| Post Code: D717 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS1109 | |
| Classification Number: C6521 | |
| Open: 04/18/2001 | |
| Revised: 09/5/2008 (Application Deadline) | |
| Close: 09/5/2008 | |
| Location: Portland, Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time and/or Part Time | |
This employment opportunity is with Oregon State Hospital, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). These positions are represented by a union. This list will be used to fill full-time, part-time and temporary positions as they occur in any of these job titles. Upon review and determination that you meet the minimum qualifications, your name will be placed on the list of qualified applicants (QLF) that will then be used to select applicants for job interviews. Please be sure to indicate on your application, which therapist job opportunity you are applying for (i.e. art, music or recreational). INTRODUCTION DHS is a large, diverse organization with multiple goals and exceptionally broad department-wide programs. DHS aspires to have a workforce who will adhere to high standards of conduct and who will embrace the department’s core values of Integrity, Stewardship, Responsibility, Respect and Professionalism. Successful candidates will embrace and model these core values as well as the DHS mission of “Assisting people to become independent, healthy, and safe”. The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for mentally and emotionally ill adult specialty populations from throughout the state. Inpatient services are currently licensed at 681 beds on 19 hospital units and residential services at 96 beds on 3 units. OSH also offers community outreach services, specialized evaluations, and has a consumer support office. QUALIFICATIONS You must meet at least ONE of the following minimum qualification criteria: To qualify as an ART THERAPIST, you must: Have a Master's degree in art therapy, AND Be certified as an Art Therapist (or certification eligible), AND Be registered with the American Art Therapy Association. OR, To qualify as a MUSIC THERAPIST, you must: Have a Bachelor's degree in music therapy, AND Be certified as a music therapist (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (or certification eligible) OR, To qualify as a THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST, you must: Have a Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, AND Hold a certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist (obtained through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) or be certification eligible. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING 1. State of Oregon Application Form PD100 2. Completed Reference Release Form (attached to the back of this recruitment) You may deliver, mail, or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than on the application deadline. Oregon State Hospital
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Kaitlin Hand
2600 Center Street NE
Salem OR 97301-2682
or
FAX your application materials to 503-945-9910
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/index.shtml Call the DHS Job Line at: (503) 945-5742 Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-2817 (voice) or 503-945-2996 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and driving record check will be done for applicants offered employment. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will determine whether an applicant is accepted for employment. NOTE: Applicants of OSH who are offered employment will also be subject to pre-employment drug testing. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees in these positions provide individualized assessments and treatment programs in art, music or recreational therapy. This specialized treatment service is goal-oriented and directed toward rehabilitation and modification of specific physical, emotional, cognitive, or social behaviors. Gather information on patients to provide an initial and comprehensive assessment; Design and carry out individual treatment programs and write individual treatment goals for residents/patients; Develop and maintain documentation strategies and methods which record patient's progress in the program, and evaluation of service provided; and Participate as a member of an inter-disciplinary treatment team. WORKING CONDITIONS Working a flexible work schedule as a condition of employment. This means that the hours of work may vary from day to day and may include evenings and weekends. The hiring manager will determine work schedule specifics. Involves contact with mentally/emotionally-disturbed patients. May encounter adverse physical and environmental conditions when providing outdoor programming to patients. Must possess a valid Oregon Driver License with acceptable driving record; may be required to drive patients by motor vehicle. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION HAVE YOU Reviewed the “Qualifications” section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Clearly stated your qualifying experience on your application? Indicated the correct title, class and announcement numbers from this announcement on your application? Included your social security number on the front page of your application? Signed and dated your application? Attached any required supplemental information as listed in the “Submit the Following” section? ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) identifies the following five core values that are at the heart of who we are, what we do, and how we perform: stewardship, responsibility, respect, professionalism, and integrity. DHS aspires to have a workforce that aligns their actions with these core values. This results in employees who adhere to high standards of conduct, accept responsibility for the appropriateness of that conduct, and exhibit a high degree of integrity at all times. DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.dhs.state.or.us/admin/hr/salary/index.htm PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. {10000} Oregon State Hospital
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
(503) 945-2815
(503) 945-9910 (FAX)
REFERENCE RELEASE FORM
I have applied for employment with the Department of Human Services (DHS). In relation to this, I hereby authorize and release from any liability my current and previous employers and any other persons deemed appropriate to provide information about my employment to the management of DHS. This information will be treated as confidential by DHS in accordance with Oregon law regarding personnel records. Printed Name: _________________________________ Social Security Number (optional): _________________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________ | |
