Occupational Therapist (Union) 26-60

Position: Occupational Therapist (Union)

Position code: 26-60

Position Location: All Sites

Current Work hours: 40HRS/WK

Compensation Range: $34.79/HR-$40.83/HR; Annual: $72,365.96-$84,926.77

Position Dates: ASAP

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

Date Position Posted: 9/23/2026

Internal Deadline: 9/29/2026

Requirements: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Human Services from an accredited
program. Registration as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational
Therapist Registered (OTR) by the state of Michigan.

For anyone working with children, they must receive 24 hours of Children’s
training per calendar year. A Minimum of one year experience for MA degreed
positions or 3 years experience for BA degreed positions; in the examination,
evaluation and treatment of SED Children and families required. 

All internal and external job applicants are required to use UltiPro to apply
for this position.  Please see the Sanilac County CMH website at
www.sanilaccmh.org and click on “Employment”.

Job Description

Job Title:                     Occupational Therapist

Department:               DD Department, Children’s

Location:                     CMH Administrative Building

Supervisor:                 Clinical Supervisor

Shift:                           Flexible

Classification:             8 (Eight)

Prepared Date:          10/06/1998

Reviewed By HR:       12/01/2014, 12/01/2015, 12/01/2016, 12/01/2017,
12/01/2018, 12/5/2019, 10/15/2020, 3/8/2022, 10/24/22, 4/3/2023, 6/28/2024,
6/12/2025, 9/23/2026

Supervisor Review:    11/17/2020, 5/31/2022, 4/3/2023, 2/29/2024, 11/8/2024

Revised By:                 Clinical Supervisor/CCO

Revised Date:             01/01/00, 12/01/04, 10/10/05, 06/20/07, 08/14/08,
01/25/11, 02/10/2013

                                    06/18/2014, 02/23/2016, 10/24/2022,
2/28/2024

Summary

Provides Occupational Therapy (OT) services including testing, assessment,
individual treatment, treatment planning, and monitoring individuals referred,
as appropriate.  Participates in planning and implementing curriculums and
procedures and acts as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Acts as
a consultant for staff, residential providers, caretakers, and families in
implementing treatment and training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following

* Provides assessment as needed.
* Assessment includes the following procedures:  clinical interviews, direct
observation, formal testing, social/adaptive assessment, record review,
written report, and recommendation as to treatment, training services,
placement, etc., as appropriate and/or requested.
* Written assessment reports will generally include identification of
presenting problem; diagnosis; pertinent history; strengths and needs;
adaptive functioning; maladaptive behaviors with antecedents; recommendations
as to treatment/training; potential for less restrictive environments and
interventions; barriers to attainment of goals/progress.
* When a different or specific format is required by certifying or funding
agency standards (e. g. OBRA Level II assessments) that format will be
utilized.
* Attends consumer meetings and participates as a member of an
interdisciplinary treatment team to assess, develop, and monitor the
effectiveness of treatment, support, and training plans for persons assigned.
* Develops and prioritizes training and treatment plans, according to strengths
and weaknesses.
* Develops procedures as needed and documents progress as required by relevant
standards of the agency and certifying/funding bodies.
* Acts as a consultant to Supports Coordinators/Case Managers, Skill building,
and other agency staff, as well as families and caretakers, regarding
individuals served.
* Consultation services include direct observation; conferences with
individuals, staff and caretakers; baseline procedures; goal/plan writing and
monitoring; documentation of services and progress/effectiveness; in-service
on specific treatment strategies as well as general in-service on curriculums
and OT techniques and interventions.
* Provides direct OT services as needed including the development and
monitoring of treatment plans in accordance with Medicaid and other
applicable standards.
* Complete OT evaluations for home modifications for consumers
* Participates in committees as assigned to review, plan, and implement
systems/interventions/procedures.
* Complete equipment requisitions on as needed basis for consumers.
* Provides training and in-service as needed to staff, caretakers and other
individuals.
* Develops functional knowledge of systems, procedures, forms, and timelines
required by agency and certifying/funding bodies including DMH, Medicaid,
OBRA, and CARF relative to job duties.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies for Professional Staff

Sanilac CMH staff are dedicated to providing services to the community to
improve lives.  When they see a task that needs to be completed, they step in to
assist or are first in line to help the Agency in promoting recovery, discovery,
and independence.  Each staff member works within their strengths and
collaborates with their coworkers so that collectively we are a stronger whole. 
Staff provide positive feedback and suggestions to improve the quality of care
in the Agency.  They hold their coworkers, the individuals they serve and the
community in high esteem.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:

Initiative/Organization/Reasoning

* Takes initiative and steps in to take on difficult challenges.
* Is a self-starter in attaining job objectives.
* Willing to identify problems and work to resolve them in the early stages.
* Plans and organizes work activities and uses time efficiently.
* Properly organizes and carries out job tasks in a timely manner.
* Know and understands job expectations and is willing to expand job knowledge
and skills to be more effective to the Agency and the individuals served.
* Is enthusiastic about the Agency’s Mission and is a positive influence for
co-workers and individuals served.
* Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to Agency policies and
procedures and is willing to provide suggestions to make policies and
procedures more efficient.
* Is willing to think outside of the box while able to make sound decisions and
taking actions based on sound reasoning and weighing possible outcomes.

Ethics/Teamwork

* Consistently treats all people with dignity and respect.
* Demonstrates expected morals and principles.
* Accepts responsibility for actions and follows through on commitments.
* Demonstrates ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively as
part of a team.
* Willingly acknowledges team members and co-workers’ value to your work.

Emotional Intelligence

* Verbal and written communication is constructive, effective, respectful, and
clear.
* Willing to take the time to learn about co-workers’ personality so that
working together is more effective.
* Willingness to ask questions, listen to others’ ideas, and understand how the
impact of your work, impacts your co-workers/team.
* Willing/Ability to be cost conscious.
* Staff are expected to learn and understand job functions and carryout tasks
in a proficient manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

* Bachelors or Master’s degree in Human Services from an accredited program.
Registration as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapist
Registered (OTR) by the state of Michigan.
* For anyone working with children, they must receive 24 hours of Children’s
training per calendar year. A Minimum of one year experience for MA degreed
positions or 3 years experience for BA degreed positions; in the examination,
evaluation and treatment of SED Children and families required. 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using
whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute items such as
range of motion, and to calculate percentages and interpret data in areas such
as demonstrating measurable progress.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to assess and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid
conclusions, and draft effective interventions. Ability to interpret an
extensive variety of information and instructions in various forms and deal with
multiple variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word
Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Possession of a valid Driver's license and ability to transport self and others
in a motor vehicle.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to perform common OT testing and procedures and working knowledge of
sensory integration.  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the em