Find your purpose! Come be part of the new Early Childhood Partial Hospitalization Program, a first in the Midwest to provide care for patients ages 3-5 years old!  Clara’s House is in the process of expanding our building to open an Early Childhood Unit.  Early identification and treatment for children ages 3-5 who are experiencing severe emotional, physiological, behavioral, and /or developmental difficulties that impact their ability to function at home, preschool, childcare, or community settings. 

The Clara’s House Early Childhood Hospitalization Program will provide an opportunity to intervene early, by providing evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment interventions, which are particularly important during the early childhood years.  The program will also enhance responsive caregiver-child relationships and effective parenting skills during the child’s earliest years of life which is crucial for promoting foundational child development and wellbeing.  

As an Occupational Therapist in this program, you will provide therapy services to patients who may have physical, medical, and/or psychological disorders and who will be receiving services on an outpatient basis at the Clara's House outpatient facility of St. Cloud Hospital. Therapists are responsible for evaluating patient needs, establishing treatment plans, and providing treatments/services accordingly. May work with patients on an individual and/or group basis using current technology, treatment techniques and modalities consistent with department and hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for developing and facilitating specialized treatment programs as appropriate to meet patient needs. 

Schedule

Part-time | 40 hours every two weeks | Clara's House  Monday - Friday | 8am-1pm | No weekends or major holidays Anticipated start date: December 2024 - January 2025 
 

Pay and Benefits

$32,728.80 a year or more, pay determined by experience.  Part-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy and successful completion of clinical training required.  Occupational Therapist Certified as an Occupational Therapist through the American Occupational Therapy Association required. Licensed Occupational Therapist Registered through the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Occupational Therapist required.  Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy. Due to licensure requirements pertaining to children’s residential facilities, staff who supervise residents at Addiction Services Adolescent or Clara’s House must be at least 21 years old.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.