Occupational Therapy Manager

Call To Freedom

$83K — $93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active (or eligible) Occupational Therapy license in South Dakota
  • 1-2+ years of clinical experience
  • Experience working with trauma, mental health, or vulnerable populations strongly preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical, real-world skill development

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee occupational therapy services across residential, outreach, and aftercare programs
  • Maintain a client caseload focused on life skills, emotional regulation, and vocational readiness
  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized, trauma-informed care plans
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and provide clinical guidance to staff
  • Integrate occupational therapy principles across multidisciplinary teams
  • Support program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Coach staff in trauma-informed practices and effective client engagement
  • Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to ensure coordinated care
  • Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and compliance with standards

Benefits

  • Health insurance with $0 premium options available for employee-only coverage
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution - 403(b)
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment focused on staff wellness
Full Job Description
Occupational Therapy Manager
Call to Freedom | Full-Time | Exempt | Sioux Falls, SD

The Occupational Therapy Manager plays a vital leadership role in supporting that journey-integrating trauma-informed occupational therapy services across programs and helping survivors build the skills needed for daily living, emotional wellness, and long-term stability.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise, leadership, and program development in a mission-driven, survivor-centered environment.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and oversee occupational therapy services across residential, outreach, and aftercare programs
  • Maintain a client caseload focused on life skills, emotional regulation, and vocational readiness
  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized, trauma-informed care plans
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and provide clinical guidance to staff
  • Integrate occupational therapy principles across multidisciplinary teams
  • Support program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Coach staff in trauma-informed practices and effective client engagement
  • Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to ensure coordinated care
  • Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and compliance with standards

What You Bring

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active (or eligible) Occupational Therapy license in South Dakota
  • 1-2+ years of clinical experience
  • Experience working with trauma, mental health, or vulnerable populations strongly preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical, real-world skill development

Benefits & Perks

  • Health insurance with $0 premium options available for employee-only coverage
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution - 403(b)
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment focused on staff wellness

Why Join Us

  • Competitive salary: $83,200 - $93,600 annually
  • Meaningful, mission-driven work with real impact
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Opportunity to shape and grow innovative programming
  • Professional growth in trauma-informed care and leadership

Schedule & Requirements

  • Full-time, salaried (exempt) position
  • Valid driver's license and insurance required

Apply Today

If you're passionate about empowering survivors and using your clinical expertise to create lasting change, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation
83,200 - 93,600 per year

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