Position:Occupational TherapistCompensation: $85,000-$116,000 annuallyDept: PinesType:ExemptReports To: Clinical Director Location:On Site
Benefits: (check for FT, PT or All)
- Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
- Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
- Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
- Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
- Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT & PT)
- 401k w/company match (FT)
- Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)
Who You Are:- You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
- You are a licensed occupational therapist with experience supporting students with complex developmental, sensory, and functional needs.
- You are skilled in conducting functional assessments and translating findings into individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans.
- You utilize student-centered, strength-based, and evidence-based occupational therapy approaches to support independence and daily functioning.
- You are comfortable integrating therapeutic interventions across academic, residential, and campus life environments.
- You collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, educators, residential staff, and families, to support coordinated care.
- You remain calm, analytical, and solutions-focused when responding to challenging behaviors or crisis situations.
- You demonstrate strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when working with confidential student information.
- You are adaptable and able to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
- You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up your sleeves to support students and staff.
- You have strong written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.
Job Responsibilities:- Conduct formal and informal occupational therapy assessments to evaluate students' functional, sensory, and daily living skills.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and interventions aligned with student goals.
- Provide direct occupational therapy services using evidence-based and student-centered approaches.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic student support across academic and residential environments.
- Communicate regularly with students, families, and caregivers regarding progress, development, and clinical needs.
- Provide consultation and guidance to staff to support student independence, skill acquisition, and functional outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation, evaluations, and reports in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Support students in developing life skills, self-regulation, and functional independence across settings.
- Participate in clinical initiatives, professional development, and campus programming to advance best practices.
- Remain current with advancements in occupational therapy and related clinical fields.
- Assist with additional programs, events, and services as needed.
Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.
Position Requirements:- Current New York State Occupational Therapist license (OT-R or OT-D) in good professional standing required.
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities preferred; school or residential experience a plus.
- Experience managing challenging behaviors and supporting crisis intervention is required.
- Strong knowledge of occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, and intervention strategies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clinical documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to handle high-acuity behavioral situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required training.
- Due to the nature of work in supporting our students, all job descriptions list the physical requirements for that position
- Our campus consists of some paved areas, but primarily consists of grass, gravel paths and parking lots. Additionally, many areas of our building are fully accessible; however, as a historic building some areas are only accessible by stairs.
- You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
- Student Facing Positions:
- Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
- Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
- You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
- You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.
- Special Accommodations can be requested but will only be approved if the accommodation does not impact the ability to perform your position and it does not put yourself, a student, or any other staff member at risk of harm or injury.
Competencies: Clinical:- Occupational therapy assessment and intervention
- Sensory integration and functional skill development
- Treatment planning and goal setting
- Data collection and progress monitoring
- Crisis response and behavioral support
- CPR
- First Aid
Behavioral:- Student-centered and strength-based approach
- Emotional regulation support and modeling
- De-escalation and crisis management
- Relationship building with students and families
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
Collaboration & Communication:- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Family and caregiver communication
- Staff consultation and training
- Professional documentation and reporting
Safety & Compliance:- Confidentiality and ethical practice
- Adherence to clinical and regulatory standards
- TCIS and safety protocol implementation
- Accurate and timely documentation
- Mandated Reporter Training
