Working Title: Occup Therapist Senior
Job Class: Occupational Therapist Senior
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 94368
Location : Statewide
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/20/2026
Closing Date : 06/09/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit : AMRTC / MHSATS Regional Clinical Mgrs
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 32 hours per week
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - at least 50%
Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) is one of DCT's five main service lines. MHSATS provides inpatient services in eight psychiatric hospitals, three locked substance-use-disorder treatment facilities, and three short-term residential mental health treatment facilities. Nearly all patients have been civilly committed as mentally ill, chemically dependent or both.
In collaboration with the rehabilitation director, this professional is responsible for providing clinical coverage of OT services, student coordination, and professional development for rehabilitation therapy services (OT and OTA) provided across all 13 greater Minnesota MHSATS treatment facilities (CBHH, CABHH, MSHS, and CARE). This individual is responsible for ensuring ongoing clinical competency of OT staff including assisting with onboarding and training of new occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; ongoing professional training and development of OT and OTA staff; contributing to building staff practice competencies, coordinating peer consultation learning experiences; and assisting in the oversight of student fieldwork/internship. They ensure OT services follow best practices and are delivered by staff practicing at their highest level of licensure. This individual ensures the sustainability of OT services by working strategically with community educational and training institutions to attract, recruit, and retain highly qualified professionals.
Duties Include:
Provide training and mentoring to OT and OTA staff to support each individual's ability to provide services that include evidence-based practices, supports new research, comply with regulatory standards and adheres to agency policies, and assists them in working at the top of their clinical practice or licensure.
Provides direct coverage and additional support to the OT and OTA staff at sites in MHSATS.
Maintain required clinical competency through continuing education and completion of safety and regulatory training to meet hospital appointment and privileging requirements.
Development and coordination of OT student fieldwork and internship program.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state of Minnesota; OR be currently licensed to practice occupational therapy in another state and must obtain licensure in Minnesota prior to appointment.
In addition, you must satisfy the following combinations of education and experience:
Occupational Therapist Senior:
Have Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program; AND
At least 6 months of professional, post-licensure occupational therapy experience
OR
Have a doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working with individuals with mental illness or behavioral health conditions
Training and knowledge of trauma informed care principles
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 and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
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.
