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REHABILITATION THERAPIST- OCCUPATIONAL

The Department of State Hospitals – Napa Rehabilitation Therapy Department is accepting applications for multiple permanent, full time Rehabilitation Therapist - Occupational vacancies. The candidate should be knowledgeable about occupational therapy in a mental health setting, creative, have strong leadership and clinical skills. For more information about the position, please contact Camille Gentry, Chief of RTS, at (707) 253-5037.

Applications will be reviewed and only the most competitive applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, reachable on the Certification List or eligible for lateral transfer or reinstatement will be invited for an interview. This advertisement is advertised until filled and may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  Please note that the application submission cutoff date is set for the 15 th of every month. Applications received after this date will be processed during the next monthly cutoff.

Examination Requirements: 
Yo u must first obtain eligibility in order to apply for this job vacancy.  Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process and includes completion of an examination. You can view the requirements and take the exam for list eligibility by visiting: 

Minimum Qualifications for Rehabilitation Therapist Occupational Therapy:

Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college. And equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in occupational therapy, or certification as an occupational therapist registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association, or eligibility for such certification.  

Please review the link below with the Minimum Requirements for this classification.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety.
• Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678
• Any Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD. 678
• Education required to meet the minimum qualifications will require proof of degree and/or transcript submitted with application STD. 678.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  Monthly cut-off dates of the 15th of every month are set for application submission.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: (With particular reference to their therapeutic specialty) the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of rehabilitation services, especially those relating to developmental, mental, or physical disordered offenders; the process of restoration, maintenance, and development of capabilities; principles of mental health education; scope and activities of private and public health and welfare agencies; characteristics of mental, emotional, physical, and developmental disorders; current trends in mental health, public health, and public welfare; Federal and State programs in these fields.

Ability to: Utilize and effectively apply required technical knowledge; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the work; secure accurate clinical data and record such data systematically; compose clear, accurate, and concise reports; interpret statistical data; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; communicate effectively.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at .

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Applicant Survey

Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: 

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareers Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Please note: This survey is separate from the job application. It will not be viewed by hiring managers nor used in any employment decisions.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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