Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

03/25/2026

Application Deadline:

04/12/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,592 - $10,604

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Occupational Therapist-Oregon State Hospital-Junction City

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Occupational Therapist-Oregon State Hospital-Junction City Campus

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), provides patient-centered psychiatric treatment for adults with mental illness from throughout the state. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. Employees play an essential role in achieving the hospital's vision to be a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety and supports recovery for all.

This position exists within the Treatment Services Department and assists with providing health service needs with a culturally diverse population. The Treatment Services Program includes Rehabilitation Services, Spiritual Care, Vocational Programming, Educational Programming, and Treatment Malls which receive clinical supervision by OSH’s Chief Medical Officer.

What You Will Do

The Occupational Therapist provides therapy services that include assessment, treatment, program planning, evaluation and implementation, related documentation, consultation and discharge recommendations. The occupational therapist assists the patients to achieve their highest level of functioning in daily living skills and performance patterns. This increases their success for discharge from the hospital and continued success in community living.

Assessment:

• Complete assessments in relation to program needs, within timelines and in accordance with OSH, Treatment Services, professional standards and accrediting agencies.

• Administer standardized tests, screens, evaluations and interviews according to standardized or recommended techniques, national association standards and OSH policies and protocols.

• Compile data into comprehensive report that includes strengths, area in need of treatment, person-centered goals, strength-based treatment and recommendations based on the referral need and request.

Program Design:

• Develop an overall treatment service plan for the unit within the discipline scope of services according to Treatment Services and OSH guidelines.

• Develop and write program plans for each group and treatment service, based on identified patient’s strengths and needs according to Treatment Services and OSH guidelines.

• Demonstrate creativity and skill in developing a treatment plan that recognizes and builds on the strengths of each patient.

• Involve the patient in the planning and goal setting of the individualized treatment plan.

Program Implementation:

• Meet Treatment Services standards for direct service, including community-oriented services and weekend /evening programming.

• Carry out treatment programs based on program plans and selects appropriate modalities to meet treatment goals and evaluate effectiveness.

• Reassess, modify and adapt treatment and treatment plans based on strength-based approach with patient.

• Provide treatment related to transitioning patients successfully to the community in collaboration with the treatment team and treatment mall.

• Participate as a member of the treatment team to represent the patient’s strengths and needs and as a representative of Treatment Services, in a professional manner.

• Demonstrate collaboration and cooperation by accessing discipline expertise when providing treatment in cooperation with treatment team members, staff and families/caregivers

For a full review of the position description, please Occupational Therapist

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an occupational therapy educational program which is recognized by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.

Special Qualifications

Possession of a valid Occupational Therapist License or other valid authorization issued by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience in Mental Health or Behavioral Health Treatment and Rehabilitation

• Experience with a variety of OT based assessments

• Experience providing community based or community reintegration based interventions

• Experience working as a member of a clinical interdisciplinary team

• Experience documenting in an electronic health records system

Special Requirements: To be hired, you must have a criminal and driving records check, along with a drug screen that meets OHA/OSH criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment. All positions in OHA require a Criminal Background Check and an Abuse/Neglect Check.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letter.

External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.

• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.

• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!

• This announcement is for 1, full-time permanent, Occupational Therapist (SR32T) position based in Junction City, Oregon.

• This is a on-site position, represented by a union, SEIU. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Sr. Recruiter, Melissa Perez at: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov | 503-949-3078

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Our mission is to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on recovery and community reintegration all in a safe environment. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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