Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health

THE JOB: The County of Santa Cruz has an exceptional opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who wants to make a difference in our community and passionate about working with individuals who experience significant mental health symptoms within a Recovery oriented model.  Community based services will include both group and individual sessions that will allow you an opportunity for creativity and innovation. The list established will be used to fill the current and future vacancies during the life of the eligible list. 

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Two years of experience in performing occupational therapy with individuals experiencing symptoms of serious mental illness. Experience in an occupational therapy internship program for adult individuals experiencing symptoms of serious mental illness may be substituted for the required experience on a month for month basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession and maintenance of a valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as a licensed Occupational Therapist in California. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver License or the incumbent must provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received:  1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.