This position for a pediatric mental health OT will serve outpatients in our Psychiatry Partial Hospitalization Program at South Clinic. This position will focus on the teaching of life skills and coping strategies through daily occupational therapy groups for all patients, as well as provide individual consultation for patients requiring more specific OT evaluation and treatment. The therapeutic groups run by this occupational therapist will serve both as a social milieu to practice functional skills and also as a screen to identify patients that may benefit from further individualized treatment. Individualized evaluation and treatment will focus on development of self-care skills, including coping, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and functional impairments impacting activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
Background in mental health and group management is preferred.
Required Education/Experience:
Bachelors Degree in occupational therapy from accredited university.
Required Credentials:
Current Washington State license to practice as an occupational therapist.
BLS.
Preferred:
Masters Degree in occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapy practice experience in mental health groups.
Compensation Range
$46.96 - $70.43 per hour
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors
Benefits Information
Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
