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Occupational Therapist - Mental Health

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78K - $117K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Therapists are responsible for the application of current knowledge, theory, evidence and sound clinical judgment in patient management. The therapist works closely with the patient, family and other members of an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective individualized patient care.

Therapists also serve as advocates and promoters of health, wellness, and fitness to all stakeholders. They serve as educators and mentors for therapy students, peers and other medical professionals. The occupational therapist assists with department and program planning.

Mental Health Occupational Therapists are responsible for the application of current knowledge, theory, evidence and sound clinical judgment in patient management.

The therapist works closely with the patient, family and other members of an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective individualized patient care. Therapists also serve as advocates and promoters of health and wellness to all stakeholders.

They serve as educators and mentors for therapy students, peers and other medical professionals. The mental health occupational therapists also assist with program planning.

The primary duty of this therapist will be working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with one of the largest psychiatric treatment groups in the United States.

The therapist will treat patients both individually and in groups in the following inpatient units: Psychiatric Acute Care Unit, Medical and Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, Mood Disorder Unit, and the Child, and the Adolescent and Family Treatment Unit.

Based on program needs, and staff desire, training may also occur in The Adult and Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Centers and the John E. Herman Home and Treatment Facility. Support for the general acute clients (physical disabilities) in St. Marys Hospital will occur during weekend rotations.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

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Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

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Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides individualized patient care in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, treating patients both individually and in groups. They also serve as educators, mentors, and advocates for health and wellness while assisting with program planning.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold NBCOT certification as an OTR. Licensure in the state of Minnesota is required, with a preference for board certification or an advanced degree.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationHealth PromotionMentoringPsychiatric CareGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyOrganizationCommunicationInterpersonal RelationsLeadershipDecision MakingProblem Solving

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Mental Health at Mayo Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,384 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,384 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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HSA
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