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Exciting Career for Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in a new state of the art facility. Come meet a tenured, compassionate, and close-knit team who provide exceptional patient care, and a caring work environment. Our occupational team supports each other, offers a flexible work environment, and creates an environment where patients of all ages and levels of care are met with a cohesive, interdisciplinary approach to care.

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and more. Interventions are provided via our cutting-edge sensory equipment and focused primarily focused on sensory processing, emotional regulation and executive functioning skills.

As a member of our team, you will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and develop new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

Our facility offers state-of-the-art equipment, a challenging work environment and a unified care team who respects the input of their colleagues with each individual diagnosis and therapeutic regimen. In addition, Acadia Hospital has a robust benefits package and competitive pay, while offering a flexible work schedule and stable work life, including PRN, part-time, and full-time work opportunities.

Our team understands the special attention it takes to provide care to pediatrics and young adults with emotional/behavioral issues. We celebrate "wins" daily and embrace the heartfelt dedication of helping a young patient develop their coping skillsets, regulate their emotions, and provide the tools and care needed for a more stable and supportive home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents an initial assessment, evaluating data to identify deficits and determine necessary therapy interventions while identifying goals and anticipated progress.
• Plans, prepares or carries out individually designed interventions to maintain, improve or restore functional capacity with emotional regulation, sensory processing and executive functioning skills.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adapts to achieve maximum benefit.
• Performs complete, accurate and timely documentation including billing within the electronic medical record.
• Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of profession and participates in continuing education
• Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed
• Attends appropriate team meetings and communicates/collaborates with other team members, individuals, family members or caregivers

Requirements:

• Credentials: Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Education: Bachelor's Degree/associate's degree
• Valid Maine OTR/COTA License
• BLS
• MOAB Training (Provided through Acadia)

Competencies and Skills:

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is regional psychiatric hospital in Bangor, Maine, providing acute mental health care and telehealth psychiatry across the state. As the behavioral health member of Northern Light Health, Acadia Hospital offers specialized care through programs like Behavioral Home Health, integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, and a geriatric Mood and Memory clinic that participates in clinical trials for new Alzheimer's treatments. Northern Light Acadia Healthcare, a subsidiary of the hospital, delivers outpatient services including substance use disorder treatment and case management. Through these programs, we serve patients from every part of Maine.

We are a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition: phone: 207-973-7100 email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.