About this Community Occupational Therapist - Open Pool role at Colorado State University
Job Description
Position Summary
The therapist will be on the OT Share team, collaborating with community organizations to work individually and in groups with clients to support their community engagement and behavioral health needs. The therapist will also supervise fieldwork students and work with other CCP staff and community partners to develop new programs and/or evaluate existing programs. They will plan, implement, document, and bill for services as appropriate.
Brief Work Unit Description
https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/ccp/
Salary Range
$40 - $50 per hour
Essential Job Duties
Develop and implement novel programs and services in partnership with community organizations.
Provide client-centered supports for individuals with mental and behavioral health needs.
Supervise OT fieldwork students.
Document protocols and outcomes and invoice for services.
Other related duties.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)
Supervision
The therapist will routinely be the clinical instructor for two OT fieldwork students.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed to practice OT in Colorado with at least three years in practice.
Prior work experience in community engagement and/or mental and behavioral health.
Experience supervising OT fieldwork students.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing disability supports in higher education, the workplace, and/or community living settings.
Experience collaborating with campus partners and community agencies in providing supported education, employment, and/or independent living services.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating disability support services.
Experience obtaining grant funding.
Application Instructions
To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. This is an evergreen posting and applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise. This pool will expire on October 31, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
