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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2

State of Minnesota • Willmar, MN • 15h ago

Working Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2

Job Class: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 93609

Location : Willmar

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 04/16/2026

Closing Date : 04/22/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Willmar AFSCME

Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CABHS Willmar Prof

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm and occasional evenings

Days of Work : Monday - Friday and occasional weekends and holidays

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $26.12 - $33.45 / hourly; $54,538 - $69,843 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

Work Area : CABHH Willmar

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This vacancy may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $2,500

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital (CABHH) in Willmar is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team in providing rehabilitation and supportive residential services for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-18) with serious behavioral and emotional conditions.

Job duties include:

Facilitate and lead groups in skill building as well and individual skill building interventions for referred patients to assist with management of psychiatric and substance abuse disorder symptoms and improved functioning level.

Implement selected activities and techniques with consideration for patient(s) age-specific needs, ethnic-cultural needs, level of cognitive functioning, level of adaptive functioning, and if relevant, post discharge services patients may receive in the community

Observe and report progress of patients during interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must be licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of Minnesota; OR be currently licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in another state and must obtain licensure in Minnesota prior to appointment.

In addition, you must satisfy one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2:

Have an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; AND

At least 18 months of post-licensure occupational therapy experience

Have an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; AND

Certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; AND

At least 6 months of professional, post-licensure occupational therapy experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.

Experience working with children and adolescents in a treatment setting.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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