Director of Occupational Therapy (OT)

Children's Specialized ABA; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Director of Occupational Therapy (OT) to oversee and manage the OT department. This hybrid role involves ensuring high-quality, evidence-based OT services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with responsibilities including clinical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
• At least one year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience working with children with ASD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of OT services ensuring compliance with best practices.
• Guide therapists in creating functional, client-centered, and measurable goals.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Client-centered care

Knowledge of sensory integration

Adaptive behavior knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in occupational therapy

Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

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About Children's Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive. Children’s Specialized ABA embraces a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and social well-being, ensuring every aspect of a patient’s life is considered in their therapeutic journey.

About Children's Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive. Children’s Specialized ABA embraces a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and social well-being, ensuring every aspect of a patient’s life is considered in their therapeutic journey.

Our integrated care model brings ABA therapy services augmented by complementary therapies, such as speech and language, occupational, and behavioral health services, ensuring a comprehensive, whole-child approach that supports a wide range of needs, from verbal to behavioral and social skills.

The Values that set Children's Specialized ABA apart

• Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.
• Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.
• Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.
• Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.
  
  

Job Summary

The Director of Occupational Therapy (OT) oversees and manages all aspects of the Occupational Therapy department within Children’s Specialized ABA. The role ensures high quality evidence-based OT services that align with ABA principles and support interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize client outcomes. The Director will lead a team of OTs to develop protocols and standards of care and work closely with BCBAs and other professionals to provide integrated treatment for children.

Work Location: This is a hybrid position, with the primary work location at the Jackson Early Intervention (EI) Center. The role includes a combination of on-site work and remote flexibility, along with travel to other EI Centers across New Jersey as needed for clinical supervision, training, and program development.

Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Program Development

• Oversee the delivery of occupational therapy services to ensure compliance with best practices, company policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and maintain clinical protocols that integrate occupational therapy with ABA-based treatment approaches.
• Guide therapists in creating functional, client-centered, and measurable goals aligned with interdisciplinary care plans.
• Establish quality assurance standards, conduct clinical audit and implement improvement strategies.
  
  

Staff Supervision and Training

• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for OT staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop individualized growth plans.
• Coordinate cross training with ABA team to promote collaborative service delivery.
  
  

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with BCBAs, speech language pathologists and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, treatment planning sessions and case reviews.
• Promote understanding of sensory integration, fine/gross motor development, and self-regulation strategies within the ABA framework.
  
  

Administrative Duties

• Monitor department productivity and hiring needs
• Maintain compliance with state and federal licensing regulations, payer requirements and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to expand OT services.
  
  

Client and Family Engagement

• Minimum of twenty billable hours per week requirement
• Ensure that OT services are family centered and culturally sensitive.
• Support Staff in educating families on the role of OT in the context of ABA treatment.
• Address complex clinical concerns.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, at least one year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience working with children with ASD.
• Strong knowledge of sensory, integration, motor development, and adaptive behavior.
  
  

Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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