Occupational Therapist- Behavioral Health Specialist

Luminis Health • Bowie, MD

7d • $83,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and provides interventions to patients on the inpatient behavioral health unit through group and individual modalities. Provides occupational therapy services and interventions specific to the individual needs of the patients currently served on the acute care unit. Completes interventions and required documentation according to regulatory and departmental standards. The inpatient psychiatric OT develops and oversees the departmental curriculum and standards to meet the needs of the patient population in collaboration with the unit leadership team and providers.

Requirements

• Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• 5 years of acute care or related experience in Psychiatric Occupational Therapy required.
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Develops the psychiatric unit therapy curriculum, in collaboration with nursing and provider leadership.
• Demonstrates the ability and required competencies to care for patients with psychiatric illness, and provides staff education on recreational, occupational, and therapeutic activities.
• Plans and implements the unit’s therapeutic activity budget in collaboration with unit leadership.
• Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner. Follows Luminis Health practices to bill for Occupational Therapy Services.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, unit quality council, and engages in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to, following ICARE.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence-based journal article review, and/or Luminis Health funded continuing education courses.
• Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.
• Consults with and serves as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of psychiatric occupational therapy services. Demonstrates ability to use clinical decision-making skills to triage patient milieu and problem-solve complex patient care issues.
• Functions as a therapy leader performing administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior