Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Cambridge Health Alliance; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

403B plan

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at CHA Somerville Hospital joins a multidisciplinary clinical team to care for pediatric and adolescent patients in behavioral health units. Responsibilities include completing evaluations and delivering group and individual therapies on inpatient units.

Candidates should hold BS/MS/OTD in Occupational Therapy, MA OT licensure, and AHA BLS certification; a minimum of one year of OT experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Inpatient child/adolescent behavioral health is preferred.
• BS/MS/OTD in Occupational Therapy required; MA OT licensure.
• AHA BLS certification required; minimum 1 year OT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Performs evaluations and provides group and individual therapy on pediatric inpatient behavioral health units.

Skills

Inpatient pediatric care

Behavioral health experience

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS/OTD in Occupational Therapy

MA OT licensure

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Location:CHA Somerville Campus

Category:Occupational Therapy

Job Type: Full time

Union Name:Non Union

Hours: 40 hour per week, primarily 8am-4:30pm, with occasional Sat coverage and 1 major and minor holiday

Cambridge Health Alliance is an innovative health system that provides high quality care in Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Revere, and the surrounding Metro-North communities. It includes three hospitals, more than 20 primary care practices, and the Cambridge Public Health Department. With this unique model, the Alliance is able to offer quality health care, a diverse working environment, a premier training experience for those interested in community-based medicine, and a robust rehab student program.

We are looking for occupational therapists who believe strongly in CHA’s mission, vision, and values:

Mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities.

Vision: Equity and excellence for everyone, every time.

Values: To Make a Positive Difference - Community, Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Learning, Excellence (CIRCLE).

The Occupational Therapist is part of the multidisciplinary clinical team caring for patients at the Somerville Hospital. The OT completes evaluations as well as providing groups and individual treatments on child, adolescent, neurodevelopmental inpatient behavioral health units.

Qualifications/Requirements:Inpatient child/adolescent behavioral health desired, BS/MS/OTD in Occupational Therapy, current MA OT licensure, and AHA BLS certification required; minimum of 1 year experience as an OT strongly preferred

Benefit package includes:generous time off, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness through the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program, Medical / Dental / Vision plans, and 403B plans.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidates experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.