Vocational and Unlicensed Recreational Therapist, Forensic Unit

Vocational and Unlicensed Recreational Therapist, Forensic Unit *Union position – governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job Type: Part time, Nonexempt

Schedule: Mountain View Unit, 10:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Thursday

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 Vocational and Unlicensed Recreational 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 healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How you’ll contribute 

The Vocational and Unlicensed Recreational Therapist is responsible for developing and implementing education and community outreach initiatives to increase awareness and utilization of rehabilitation services. This role supports program growth, quality improvement, and overall productivity through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The incumbent serves as a resource with knowledge of acute rehabilitation practices and contributes to program development and patient identification efforts.

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 and part-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’re looking for 

Applicants should have  

• High School Diploma/GED required. 
• At a minimum, should be a graduate of a four (4) year college program with a bachelor’s degree in a health related, business or marketing area of concentration, nursing or therapy preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transportation required.
• Clinical experience is required.
• A track record of successful experience in a health care setting, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with physicians, nursing management, discharge planners, case managers, and social workers.

More about 

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, in Holyoke, MA. We provide evidence-based mental health care, including programs for child/adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration. 

Hourly range: $18.50 – $29.50 per hour

EEOC Statement

“Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”