Occupational Therapist, (OT), Forensic Unit

Memorial Physician Practices; Holyoke, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke, MA is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Forensic Unit on the Mountain View 4th floor. This full-time days role runs Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, in a 150-bed inpatient facility.

You will assess patients’ ability to perform skills, design and implement treatment plans, supervise assistants, document progress, educate patients and families, and assist with discharge and adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Massachusetts OT license required before practicing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's ability to perform occupational skills.
• Design the plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document 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.

Skills

Assessment

Care Plan Design

Treatment Delivery

Progress Documentation

Discharge Planning

Family Education

Supervision

Adaptive Equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Massachusetts OT License

BLS Certification

Job description

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 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 andpart‑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 Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis 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.