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Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! –Associate Director of Creative Arts & Recreation Therapy (Clinical Rehabilitation Manager 1 SR31)

Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for mentally and emotionally ill adult and geriatric populations committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. The Oregon State Hospital is the largest division of Oregon Health Authority with approximately 3,000 positions across the hospital, approximately 700 patients across two campuses, one in Salem and the other in Junction City. 

The Treatment Services Department at the Oregon State Hospital utilizes a treatment mall model to deliver individualized treatment to every patient at Oregon State Hospital. Clinicians are available from the following specialist disciplines: Art, Dance/Movement, Music, and Recreation Therapies, Native Services, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Spiritual Care, Supported Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation.  Treatment Services is the facilitator and coordinator of active treatment and structured activities in the environment that meets the patient’s needs.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical supervision and day-to-day supervision to approximately 14 Oregon Health Authority licensed and nationally credentialed as Art Therapist Registered (ATR), Art Therapist Registered-Provision (ATR-P), Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC), Registered Dance/Movement Therapists (R-DMT), or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS). This position supervises Art and Dance/Movement provisional clinicians working towards license and/or national board-certified, specifically Art Therapist Registered (ATR-P) and Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT).

These programs provide services for over 650 patients on 2 campuses (Salem and Junction City). This position works closely with clinical program managers that provide clinical oversight to specific disciplines including the Occupational Therapists, vocation and education services, spiritual services, and treatment mall administrators.

As a clinical supervisor to these staff, this position must be held by a person with one of the following credentials: ATR-BC, MT-BC, CTRS, BC-DMT as well as the required state licensure and credential to practice the specific clinical discipline in Oregon.

This position will also engage with hands on clinical treatment as they engage in and evaluate clinical practices. This position may occasionally involve work in clinical areas where patients are experiencing dysregulation. While such situations are rare for staff, the role includes participating in clinical environments where established safety protocols are followed.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or Recreation Therapy OR a Master’s degree in Art Therapy or Dance/Movement Therapy.

• Current Oregon license in Art or Music Therapy (If this is your primary discipline). Out-of-state candidates may obtain this within first 6 months of hire.

• Registered and Certified by the ATCB (Art Therapy Credentials Board), ADTA (American Dance Therapy Association), the CBMT (Certification Board for Music Therapists) OR by the NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification)

• Current Oregon Driver license. Out-of-state candidates may obtain this within first 6 months of hire.

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

• 2 or more years of experience supervising clinical staff outside of your own licensure.

• Experience creating operational efficiencies within a continuum of care delivery system.

• Prior experience providing direct patient care, while supervising a clinical team.

• Current or former responsibility maintaining compliance standards within a healthcare setting.

• Advanced clinical experience in a Trauma care setting.

• Commitment to goal-oriented leadership, while developing and maintaining an equitable and collaborative work environment, reflective of the Oregon State Hospital values.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, while maintaining patient care and safety standards.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.

• Cover Letter (Required) – A cover letter is required and will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process.  Please ensure that you list any education, licensing, and/or certification related to the minimum qualifications listed above.

• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the for more information.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates:  Visit the or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their , following all submission requirements.

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About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost coverage for you and your family.

• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.

• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 10 hours/month.

• Potential eligibility for the .

• Retirement security through (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for 1, full time, permanent, management service Associate Director of C.A.R.T. position (Classification: Clinical Rehabilitation Manager 1 based in Salem, Oregon.

• This is an on-site position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.

• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the suc