Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital  •  Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

We are hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in adolescent behavioral health and autism support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive functional evaluations and sensory processing assessments for adolescents (ages 8–17) on the autism spectrum.
  • Provide group occupational therapy targeting emotional regulation, sensory integration, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Train patients in self-care skills such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting/hygiene, feeding and eating skills to promote greater independence in daily living.
  • Partner with BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts), registered behavioral technicians, and mental health therapists within a multidisciplinary care model.
  • Utilize trauma-informed co-regulation and positive behavior support strategies during times of emotional or behavioral distress.
  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and progress notes in compliance with facility and insurance standards.
  • Assist individual patients with hygiene and functional needs.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current, active State of Nevada Occupational Therapy license.
  • Minimum one (1) year of adolescent clinical experience, preferably with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing challenges.

Benefits

Benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Healthcare spending account
  • Dependent care spending account
  • PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
  • Discounted cafeteria meal plan
  • Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
  • Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity Theft Insurance
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

About Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is a Joint Commissioned accredited, private, high quality, 152-bed, acute psychiatric facility located in the center of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Desert Parkway’s comprehensive mental health programs are designed to treat children as young as 7 years old, adolescents, adults and seniors. And we have a specialized Hope for Heroes program for first responders and the military.

Our inpatient care is monitored 24 hours a day in a safe, secured facility. Desert Parkway's licensed medical team provides trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments, medication management, and "Next Step"​ Outpatient Programs in our Outpatient Services Facility.

We are dedicated to helping patients with mental illness, behavioral illness, chemical dependency, detox, PTSD and dual-diagnosis with compassion and kindness. Our specialized services include: a no charge, confidential assessment; inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization with 24 hour supervisions; mental illness and behavioral concerns; chemical dependency; detox/rehab; addictions; and suicidal thoughts.

Our Hope for Heroes program includes a specialized intake protocol and treatment for military and first responders in their exclusive 23-bed unit. This wing has its own indoor gym for fitness therapy, computer room with natural sunlight. The 24/7 direct Hope for Heroes First Responder & Military intake number: (725) 221-3517.

Desert Parkway's Circle of Care Includes:

Intensive Outpatient and Partial-Hospitalization Programs

Individual, group and family therapy with licensed therapist

EMDR Therapy

Trauma Recovery Yoga

Dietician

Indoor basketball court

Pet/Art/Music Therapy

Chaplain/Spiritual Support

28-day First Responder PTSD Program

Next Step Outpatient Services Programs with Discharge Aftercare Plan

Trauma Recovery

Our 24/7 patient helpline is: 877-663-7976

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Las Vegas, Nevada
Year Founded
2013
Website
desertparkway.com
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