Occupational Therapist, (OT), Forensic Unit

Position: Occupational Therapist, Forensic Unit, Mountain View 4th floor

Job Type: Fulltime Days

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7am – 330pm

Your experience matters 

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint
Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to
prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a
Occupational Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide
superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient
expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion
and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital [https://www.valleyspringsbh.com/]
offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and
co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range
of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art, 150-bed
hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health,
in Holyoke, MA. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring
treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient
Programs (IOP).

How You’ll Contribute

* Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational
skills.

* Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of
treatment.

* Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.

* Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.

* Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as
necessary.

* Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

* Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and
treatment setting.

*  Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive
equipment and support programs.

* Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy
assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws,
state regulations and practice standards.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers

* Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

* Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and
paid time off.

* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).

* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.

What we are looking for

*  Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Required

* License: In Massachusetts, Occupational Therapists (OTs) must hold a valid
state license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions
before practicing. 

* Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Salary range: $69,097.60 -   $93,288.00

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint
Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.