Occupational Therapist

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare spending account

Dependent care spending account

PTO with holiday premium pay

Discounted cafeteria meal plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Las Vegas, NV seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in adolescent behavioral health and autism support.

You will conduct evaluations and provide group therapy focusing on emotional regulation and ADLs, while collaborating with BCBAs and therapists in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in OT from an accredited program.
• Current, 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 focusing on emotional regulation, sensory integration, and ADLs.
• Train patients in self-care skills to promote independence (dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding).
• Collaborate with BCBAs, registered behavior technicians, and mental health therapists in a multidisciplinary model.
• Apply trauma-informed co-regulation and positive behavior support during distress.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and progress notes per standards.
• Assist patients with hygiene and functional needs.
• Schedule is Monday–Friday.

Skills

Adolescent OT

Sensory processing

Trauma-informed care

Group therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree in OT

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.
• Schedule is Monday - Friday

• 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.

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

• Medical insurance
• 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