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Occupational Therapist 3 (WAE)

State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Salary
Jackson, LA Other
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Division: Within the Rehabilitation Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to come and join the team in the Rehabilitation Department as an Occupational Therapist!

Possession of a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist license plus one year of experience as a licensed occupational therapist.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

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:
Appointment Type: WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)

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
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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