Occupational Therapist, (OT), Forensic Unit

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

6d • $69,098 - $93,288 • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Forensic Unit, located on the Mountain View 4th floor. The Occupational Therapist assesses patients’ ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills; designs and implements appropriate plans of care; documents and monitors patient progress; and adjusts treatment or seeks consultation as needed. The role also includes educating patients and caregivers, supporting discharge planning, advising on adaptive equipment and support programs, and supervising and delegating care to certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and practice standards.

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. Its services include inpatient programs, Partial Hospitalization Programs, and Intensive Outpatient Programs. The 150-bed hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health and is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

This is a full-time, day-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid Massachusetts occupational therapist license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions before practicing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.
• Design plans of care, including the type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement treatment plans using appropriate modalities.
• Document subjective and objective findings regarding patient progress.
• Monitor and modify plans of care as needed and seek consultation when necessary.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about patient deficits.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and the treatment setting.
• Provide information about appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to licensing laws, state regulations, and practice standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time