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Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking an Outpatient Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic behavioral health team as we offer the first adolescent partial hospitalization program in the area. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, you will facilitate and lead behavioral health group therapy specifically designed to address the unique mental health and developmental needs of adolescents. Join us and be part of an amazing team as we bring life-changing patient-centered care and support close to home.

What You'll Do:

As an Outpatient Adolescent Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a Psychiatrist, two Therapists, a Qualified Treatment Trainee, a Behavioral Health Specialist, and a Behavioral Health Coordinator working in partnership with community partners, families, and patients to deliver tailored group therapy sessions for adolescents ranging in age from 12 to 18. Adolescent group therapy runs weekdays from 9a to 3p for approximately three weeks, individual patient needs and response to treatment determines length of program. As an Outpatient Occupational Therapist specializing in adolescent behavioral health you will facilitate group therapy sessions that will help teenagers develop the necessary skills and strategies to manage mental health challenges and participate more fully in daily life activities. Therapy will include focus on meaningful activities, skills development including emotional regulation and social skills, coping mechanisms and strategies, building self-esteem, community involvement and reintegration, sensory integration, habit training, and task-orientated training; while addressing underlying causes of behavioral and mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, suicidal ideation, substance use disorders, trauma-related issues, and sensory processing difficulties; ultimately promoting positive development and well-being. 

What's Available:

• Part-time, 64 hours biweekly (0.8 FTE)

• Monday – Friday, variable clinic hours between 7am-4:30 pm - no weekends or holidays 

• Located at the Gundersen - Onalaska Annex - Behavioral Health building in Onalaska, WI

• Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program: Daily group therapy sessions held from 9a-3p with adolescents returning home in the evenings. Each session is approximately 50-minutes in length

• Dedicated time for session planning, curriculum development, individualized treatment plan creation, and documentation

• Starting salary of $71,697 and up, salary is commensurate with your years of work experience

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

• Wisconsin Occupational Therapist (OT) License

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

• Formal education or prior work experience serving youth/adolescents with behavioral health issues and/or mental illness

What You'll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• A welcoming and supportive team comprised of all experience levels, with strong onboarding and mentoring for new staff

• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center

• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!