Newark Bilingual Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Children's Specialized ABA; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company discount program

Job summary

Children’s Specialized ABA in Newark, NJ is seeking a bilingual Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary ABA team. You will evaluate, plan, and deliver evidence-based OT services to support functional independence and quality of life.

You’ll develop customized treatment plans, work with behavior analysts, and educate families to ensure carryover across home and community. A NJ OT license and NBCOT are required, along with fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in New Jersey.
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Experience conducting evaluations and implementing treatment plans for pediatric clients.
• Knowledge of sensory integration, motor development, and activities of daily living.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary, ABA-based treatment model.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to documentation standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Comprehensive assessments of fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals in coordination with the ABA team.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve motor skills, sensory integration, self-help skills, and adaptive behaviors.
• Work closely with behavior analysts to ensure therapy goals are aligned with the overall ABA treatment plan.
• Monitor and track client progress, adjusting interventions as needed to meet goals.
• Provide family and caregiver education and support to ensure carryover of therapy goals in the home and community.
• Document all sessions and maintain accurate, up to date client records.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress challenges and any changes to the treatment plan.
• Offer training and consultation to staff on the integration of OT strategies within ABA programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

New Jersey OT license

NBCOT certification

Experience with pediatric clients

Job description

Children’s Specialized ABA in Newark, NJ is seeking a bilingual Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary ABA team. You will evaluate, plan, and deliver evidence-based OT services to support functional independence and quality of life.

You’ll develop customized treatment plans, work with behavior analysts, and educate families to ensure carryover across home and community. A NJ OT license and NBCOT are required, along with fluency in English and Spanish.