Occupational Therapist; OT

Overview

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Boston, On-site

Position Type: Full-Time

Summary of position: The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center) promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides individualized treatment, leads small classroom-based groups, and conducts pre-vocational Life Skills activities for students with social emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. The OT delivers trauma informed care through direct interventions in self-regulation, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, executive functioning, and self-care, to maximize student participation in academic and daily activities. Maintains a small student caseload and works as part of a dedicated OT Department.

• Provides occupational therapy intervention in 1:1 sessions in the OT gym or within the classroom setting and leads small classroom-based groups.
• Consults with staff across disciplines on the impact of underlying skills on students' academic, social, and behavioral functioning and on accommodations and modifications to support learning and participation.
• Provides informal assessment and diagnostic evaluations for 3-year re-evaluations.
• Writes Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives based on evaluations and treatment data in coordination with teaching teams.
• Writes quarterly Progress Reports based on observational and treatment data.
• Consults with parents directly and/or through case managers on students' occupational therapy needs.
• Supports the school's integrated team model through professional communication and collaboration.

• Education: Master s Degree (MS) or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Licensure/Certification: MA Licensure, Board Certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a school or pediatric setting with a similar student population is required.
• Preferred: Experience working with students with social emotional and behavioral challenges.

• Training: First Aid/CPR and Physical Restraint training is required or ability to participate in annual training at beginning of employment and annually or as needed throughout tenure.

(Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.) – only if applicable.

• License/Certification: MA Licensure in good standing;
  Board Certified through the NBCOT
• Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
• Open Date: Open Until Filled
• Position Type: Full-Time

We offer 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website /benefits.

Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.