Guidelight Health·Worcester, Massachusetts
The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to improve clients' daily living and work-related skills. They will also implement therapeutic interventions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic mental health care.
Guidelight Health is a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) services.
As a newly launched organization, we are on a mission to redefine the behavioral health industry by delivering exceptional care, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, and prioritizing the well-being of those we serve.
At Guidelight Health, we are building a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are eager to be part of this exciting journey to reshape mental health care.
Join us in making a lasting impact!
Description: Title: Part Time, Occupational Therapist Reports To: Executive Director Role Type: Per Diem Department/Location: 100% onsite position located at the Worcester, MA, Guidelight Clinic with opportunities to float to other sites!
Hours: 12p-4p x 2 days/week Setting: PHP/IOP Role Responsibilities: Greet patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism upon arrival at the facility.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities related to their mental health conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans to address clients’ specific needs, focusing on improving daily living skills, work-related skills, and overall quality of life.
Implement therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practices to help clients achieve their goals.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors, to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
Monitor and document clients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
Provide support and guidance to clients in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges through occupational therapy techniques.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy and mental health.
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Experience in a mental health or partial hospital setting required Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
OT Group Experience Experience with Adolescents and Adults *Please do not contact our public clinical admissions line regarding this or any other job posting.
For recruiting-related inquiries, please contact the Talent team at Talent@guidelighthealth.com Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included.
We want to be a place where every employee has a voice and feels truly welcome, appreciated, free to be themselves, and empowered and enabled to do their best work.
Our differences make us unique, and we actively support these differences and work to create communities of respect throughout our company. www.guidelighthealth.com Pay Range $40—$65 USD Benefits & Perks At Guidelight, we value a work-life integration culture.
This approach allows our teammates to focus on what matters most to them, while also caring for our clients and fellow teammates.
We have found that this promotes a sustainable and successful culture, and we offer the following benefits to our teammates to demonstrate this commitment to each other.
As a Guidelight teammate, working 32+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HealthJoy unlimited therapy, UHC wellness program, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance.
Time Off: Responsible PTO, in lieu of a traditional accrual-based policy, which allows full-time and part-time employees to take the time they need, when they need it, while ensuring continuity of care and team collaboration 401(k): With company match.
All licensing fees covered, including opportunities for cross-licensure when applicable.
Professional
Development: Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs.
Clinical
Supervision &
Growth: Pre-licensed clinicians receive structured clinical supervision toward licensure, and all clinicians benefit from best-in-class supervision grounded in our state-of-the-art PHP/IOP curriculum.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and possess current licensure or eligibility for licensure. Experience in a mental health or partial hospital setting is required, along with NBCOT certification.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.