This vacancy closes at 11:59 p.m. on 11/10/2026 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform: assess and compile pertinent information on persons served; conduct and document assessments; coordinate services for persons served; develop goals and objectives in cooperation with persons served/family/support system and/or guardian and other team members for appropriate plan of service; consistently implement person centered planning process and follow such; provide training, observation and monitoring of service/goal implementation and recommend improvement opportunities; develop programs and activities drawing on specialized training and expertise; provide training/education to persons served, peers, and volunteers to support Individual Plan of Service; provide crisis intervention services including after hours when needed; comply with Transportation Policy (09-002-0010), Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality. St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position. This position receives supervision from program supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Technical Skills Education • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Licensure • Licensed Occupational Therapist • Valid Michigan Driver’s license Experience/Skills • Experience in job related field • Demonstration of proficiency and experience working on an electronic health record system • Experience with Sensory Integration Other • Must have access to transportation • Must qualify as QMHP, QMRP, or QCMHP, according to program assignment • If using DOT vehicles, passing random drug and alcohol screening Behavioral Skills Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to: • Ability to use some flexibility in problem solving, using discretion in selecting an optimal solution from among established alternatives with a clear outcome • Ability to deal with unexpected situations • Ability to use ingenuity in adapting, altering or improvising established alternatives • Using or exerting influence in a work process and be a “work leader” or advise others • Ability to provide, exchange, or explain information which conveys facts, opinion or evaluation of the facts or analyses • Ability to develop and/or maintain effective work relationships/communication with new established or non-receptive individuals/organizations through tact, diplomacy and persuasion PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Technical Skills Education • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Licensure • None Experience/Skills • 3 to 5 years’ experience in area of expertise • Knowledge of CMH systems and operations • Lived experience with behavioral health issues Other • None Behavioral Skills • None PERSONAL DEMANDS Personal demands refer to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect the majority of time requires considerable effort, either mental or physical: e.g., constant standing or walking with regular lifting or periods of concentration; continuous concentration on detailed reports, calculations, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to: dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc. While performing the duties of this job, disagreeable elements are negligible. Good light and ventilation; reasonable quiet. DISCLAIMERS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, reference checks, Recipient Rights check, DHHS Central Registry check (for direct-care candidates), and a five (5) panel drug screen. Potential candidates will be sent to Industrial Health Service for the drug screen at their own expense. The candidate will be reimbursed the cost of the drug screen upon the Agency’s receipt of negative test results. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3385. Standardized testing may be utilized during interview process. Postings close at 11:59pm on the Applications Close Date. Internal candidates are given first consideration.