Occupational Therapist II - Fort Logan

Position Overview

Occupational Therapist II – Fort Logan, State of Colorado. Position open to Colorado residents only. The occupational therapy services are provided in a 24‑hour state psychiatric hospital for individuals voluntarily and involuntarily committed for treatment. The facility serves adult patients 18‑59 with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness and other co‑occurring conditions.

• Provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment, programming, and consultation throughout the hospital using occupational therapy assessment tools and evidence‑based practices.
• Deliver therapeutic group interventions, specialized assessments, individual interventions, and community outings when indicated.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and implement, review, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Document assessments, re‑assessments, treatment progress, and discharge planning in the behavioral electronic health record (BEHR) and prescribe functional goals using SMART criteria.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
• Consult hospital‑wide for all OT‑related patient needs and referrals and provide education, training, and modeling to multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in the Occupational Therapy Internship Program offered at CMHHIFL.
• Assist with hospital‑wide ad hoc activities and milieu support as assigned.

• Current, valid Colorado State licensure or certification related to occupational therapy.
• One (1) year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• Must possess an unencumbered OT license to practice in CO via the CO Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) and obtain a CO OT license before hire.
• Minimum age 21 years.

• Graduated from an ACOTE accredited program with a degree in occupational therapy.
• Experience working as a licensed Occupational Therapist with the adult SMI (or SPMI) population in civil or forensic inpatient settings.
• Experience with the recovery model and trauma‑informed care approaches.
• Experience with adult populations who have mental illness diagnoses and/or other brain disorders (e.g., dementia, I/DD, history of TBI) and co‑occurring physical conditions.
• Current or previous State employee.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Motor Vehicle Check required if employee will drive a state‑owned vehicle; valid non‑restricted Colorado Driver’s License required for those operating within 30 miles of the Colorado border.
• Travel may be required for training, court hearings, patient appointments, and related activities.
• TB screening and annual influenza vaccination required; other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.
• Full background check including name, fingerprint, court database, Medicare fraud, and other relevant checks.

• Retirement benefits: PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Employer‑supplemented Health Savings Account.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Employee Wellness program and work‑life programs including flexible schedules and training.
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals and will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.