What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adolescent Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist position at SummitStone Health Partners?
Overview
An Adolescent Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation … one person at a time.
This position will be based on the new adolescent unit which will open Fall of 2025. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. This voter-approved facility provides licensed, equitable and culturally relevant care and treatment to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders. For more information click HERE .
The Mission
At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.
We need your help to make this vision a reality.
We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.
We Embrace Our Diversity
Come As You Are
A core value here at SummitStone.
We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.
Experiences And Backgrounds We Look For
If this sounds like your calling, then we want to help you succeed, grow, and thrive at SummitStone.
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing skilled care to adolescent patients requiring occupational therapy services.This includes working closely in conjunction with the patient, family and the interdisciplinary care team. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for clinical outcomes as well as industry benchmarks while also demonstrating flexibility in carrying out diverse job duties. This may include coverage of groups, 1:1 intervention, and assessment on adult units as needed. The role will work with and advocate for diverse and often marginalized populations daily to provide interventions, support, and resources, and to ensure that the appropriate services are offered in an inclusive and equitable manner.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Start With Yes
At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with “yes” — where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge.
We Believe That People Can And Do Recover, But We Also Know That They Can’t Always Do It On Their Own. That’s Where You Come In. If You Have Any Or All Of These Qualities, We Want You To Consider Us For Your Next Career Move
The typical hiring range for this position is $31.75 - $38.09 per hour, based on relevant years of experience.
Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekend and holidays.
Benefits
We know that most people aren’t just searching for a job, they’re searching for a career.
But more than that, they’re searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today.
Along with that, positions are eligible* for range of benefits including:
Time that you deserve for a balanced life
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.
Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org .
An Adolescent Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation … one person at a time.
This position will be based on the new adolescent unit which will open Fall of 2025. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. This voter-approved facility provides licensed, equitable and culturally relevant care and treatment to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders. For more information click HERE .
The Mission
At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.
We need your help to make this vision a reality.
We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.
We Embrace Our Diversity
Come As You Are
A core value here at SummitStone.
We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.
Experiences And Backgrounds We Look For
If this sounds like your calling, then we want to help you succeed, grow, and thrive at SummitStone.
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado at our Longview campus
- Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Shifts: TBD
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing skilled care to adolescent patients requiring occupational therapy services.This includes working closely in conjunction with the patient, family and the interdisciplinary care team. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for clinical outcomes as well as industry benchmarks while also demonstrating flexibility in carrying out diverse job duties. This may include coverage of groups, 1:1 intervention, and assessment on adult units as needed. The role will work with and advocate for diverse and often marginalized populations daily to provide interventions, support, and resources, and to ensure that the appropriate services are offered in an inclusive and equitable manner.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Work collaboratively with medical/clinical/administrative teams to provide comprehensive behavioral health services to clients
- Provide, coordinate, and oversee skilled intermittent care to patients and include instruction and education of patients and/or caregivers to promote whole-person wellness.
- Conduct therapeutic assessment including cognitive level, safety assessment and interpret evaluations and test results to determine occupational therapy modalities.
- Regularly evaluate and re-evaluate patient status.
- Initiate, develop, implement, and revise the patient’s care plan. Address all problems identified in the care plan. Provide educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.
- Communicate with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
- Report signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the patient’s physician, therapists, case manager, nurse, or care coordinators as needed.
- Report signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the patient’s physician, therapists, case manager, nurse, or care coordinators as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience with behavioral health occupational therapy through employment or fieldwork
- Occupational Therapy licensure and ability to practice in the state of Colorado required
- CPR and First Aid certifications required
- Healthcare provider basic life support (BLS) required upon hire
- More than two years of experience in Occupational Therapy
- At least one year of clinical experience in behavioral health or acute healthcare
- Bilingual/Bi-Cultural preferred
Start With Yes
At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with “yes” — where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge.
We Believe That People Can And Do Recover, But We Also Know That They Can’t Always Do It On Their Own. That’s Where You Come In. If You Have Any Or All Of These Qualities, We Want You To Consider Us For Your Next Career Move
- You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
- You embrace equity for your clients, teammates, and partners
- Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems
- You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times
- Through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection, you’re eager to adapt and learn
The typical hiring range for this position is $31.75 - $38.09 per hour, based on relevant years of experience.
Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekend and holidays.
Benefits
We know that most people aren’t just searching for a job, they’re searching for a career.
But more than that, they’re searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today.
Along with that, positions are eligible* for range of benefits including:
Time that you deserve for a balanced life
- Flextime Scheduling
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Extended Leave Bank (ELB)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
- Referral Bonus available for employee who refer new hires
- Ongoing support for learning and development, including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Malpractice Insurance
- Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups
- Based on working 20 hours per week
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.
Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org .
Salary : $32 - $38
