Adolescent OT for Autism & Behavioral Health

Desert Parkway; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare spending account

Dependent care spending account

Paid time off with holiday premium pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Desert Parkway is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in adolescent behavioral health and autism support. The role focuses on evaluations, sensory processing assessments, and group therapy for youths aged 8–17 within a multidisciplinary care model.

You will collaborate with BCBAs, RBTs, and mental health professionals while applying trauma-informed approaches and rigorous documentation to support recovery and independence in daily living.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 to promote independence in daily living.
• Partner with BCBAs, registered behavioral technicians, and mental health therapists within a multidisciplinary care model.
• Utilize trauma-informed co-regulation and positive behavior support strategies during distress.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and progress notes in compliance with facility and insurance standards.
• Assist individual patients with hygiene and functional needs.

Skills

Adolescent care

Trauma-informed care

Group therapy

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

State of Nevada OT license

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.

• 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 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