Salary : $4,876.00 - $8,788.00 Monthly
Location : Jackson, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: ELMHS9.2.26OT1-3
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to come and join the team in the Rehabilitation Department as an Occupational Therapist! The selected candidate will provide occupational therapy support to adult clients, including treatment, documentation, work therapy training, equipment and supply management, and maintain client and workplace safety under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists.
Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist temporary permit.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
In this role, you will:

• Provides skilled Occupational Therapy services under the supervision of Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapists to early, middle, and late adult clients
• Communicates patients' progress through weekly or monthly documentation and ensures that this documentation meets quality management standards.
• Train and supervise assigned Work Therapy clients.
• Complete work therapy evaluations, patient time sheets, and other paperwork associated with training and working with the patients.
• Assist with the acquisition, maintenance, and safe use of OT supplies and equipment.
• Ensures that the inventory of supplies is maintained within budgetary constraints.
• Informs the OT supervisor of equipment that is damaged and/or any situation that poses a safety risk for other employees or clients.

Position-Specific Details:
Division: Within the Rehabilitation Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Occupational Therapist 1, Occupational Therapist 2, or Occupational Therapist 3 based on experience
Compensation: This position is eligible for a Premium pay for Facility Longevity starting at $1.00 an hour (Per Hour Physically Worked)

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR

225-634-0680

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01

Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist Temporary permit or Louisiana Occupational Therapist permanent license as issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered 'Yes' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGIONAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered 'No', enter N/A.******Note**** ORIGIONAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your licensed experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your license.
Required Question