Occupational Therapist 9-P11
State of Michigan
Posted: November 11, 2025 (65 days ago)
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State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$26.97 - $36.90
per hour
Type
Full Time
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This job involves working as an occupational therapist at a psychiatric hospital, where you'll evaluate patients' daily living skills, create personalized treatment plans, and deliver both one-on-one and group therapy sessions, especially for children and adolescents.
You'll collaborate with a team to build supportive environments that help patients improve their abilities and independence.
It's a great fit for licensed therapists passionate about mental health care and working with young people in a state hospital setting.
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient.
We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Occupational therapists assess functional, self-care, developmental, and sensory skills/abilities of patients.
Occupational therapist additionally develops and implements treatment plans to address identified deficits individually and within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Occupational therapists develop and maintain a sensory environment to implement in therapeutic programs.
The occupational therapist works as part of a treatment team and will provide group therapy in addition to individual therapy.
The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
To be considered for this position you must:If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
Experience
Occupational Therapist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Occupational Therapist 10
One year of professional experience providing therapeutic rehabilitation or habilitation services equivalent to an Occupational Therapist 9.
Occupational Therapist P11
Two years of professional experience providing therapeutic rehabilitation or habilitation services equivalent to an Occupational Therapist, including one year equivalent to an Occupational Therapist 10.
Registration as an occupational therapist by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.
View the entire job specification at: Occupational Therapist 9-P11
View the position description at: Occupational Therapist 9-P11The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.

Accommodations
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Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
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