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State of North Carolina

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Salary$67k – $110k
LocationHaywood County, NC
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentChild and Family Well Being
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Nice to have6
Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of occupational therapy as applicable to children birth to three, including sensory integration, self-help, fine motor, positioning, social-emotional, assistive technology and oral-motor skills
Working knowledge of Assistive Technology options and devices for this population
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Working ability to evaluate patient response and progress and to present evaluative reports in case staffing and multi-disciplinary team meetings
Working ability to work effectively with patients, patients' families, medical personnel, and other CDSA staff members, and to deal professionally and tactfully with the public
Experience with service delivery in natural environments
Eligibility1
Driving and travel by car throughout the CDSA catchment area is required
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Child and Family Well Being
Job Classification Title
Occupational Therapist (NS)
Position Number
60040004
Grade
MH17
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
About the role
The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program which provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three, who have developmental delays and/or disabilities.
Children’s Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina, working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.
Be Part of Early Intervention: https://vimeo.com/763484978
As a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team the Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatment as required and conducts developmental evaluations of 0 - 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services, including evaluation for appropriate assistive technology.
Requirements
The idea candidate will have the following:
Nice to have
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of occupational therapy as applicable to children birth to three, including sensory integration, self-help, fine motor, positioning, social-emotional, assistive technology and oral-motor skills.
• Working knowledge of Assistive Technology options and devices for this population.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Workstation will be located in the Waynesville CDSA office.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $66,696 - $110,149
Recruitment Range: $66,696 - $80,223
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of occupational therapy as applicable to children birth to three, including sensory integration, self-help, fine motor, positioning, social-emotional, assistive technology and oral-motor skills.
• Working knowledge of Assistive Technology options and devices for this population.
• Working Ability to evaluate patient response and progress and to present evaluative reports in case staffing and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Working ability to work effectively with patients, patients’ families, medical personnel, and other CDSA staff members, and to deal professionally and tactfully with the public.
• Experience with service delivery in natural environments.
Physical Requirements (If Applicable):
• Driving and travel by car throughout the CDSA catchment area is required.
Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for state benefits.
Supplemental Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
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Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
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Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application to support your answers.
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Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.
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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
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Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
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For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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