Occupational Therapist

Childhelp; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

EAP

403(b)

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Childhelp is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Phoenix to join a trauma-informed clinical team dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families. You will assess needs, develop OT plans, and deliver therapies to improve fine and gross motor, sensory, perceptual, and daily living skills.

In-person, 8am-5pm schedule with collaboration with families, careful documentation, and opportunities for licensure support and professional growth within a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Arizona OT license (OTR/L) and AOTCB certification.
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet physical demands (lift up to 50 lbs.) and work with children with challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and interpret evaluations to develop OT treatment plans.
• Implement therapy programs to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, perceptual, and daily living skills.
• Support clients with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with families and team members to support home carryover.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure a safe, compliant treatment environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Clinical collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Arizona OT License (OTR/L)

AOTCB certification

Job description

Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist!For more than 65 years, Childhelp has been the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect.Our teams provide trauma-informed care, mental health counseling, therapeutic services, and clinical intervention to support the healing of vulnerable children and families.Through child abuse prevention, child welfare services, crisis counseling, crisis intervention, and strong child advocacy, we work collaboratively to ensure safety, hope, and long-term well-being.Why You’ll Love Working HereMission-driven culture focused on healing, hope, and child abuse preventionSupportive, trauma-informed clinical environmentSupervision, licensure support, CEUs, and growth in clinical skillsNationally recognized programs using evidence-based practicesCollaborative teams with strong clinical leadership and child advocacy supportRobust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, EAP, 403(b), PTO, holidays)Ongoing professional developmentOpportunity to directly impact children and families through child welfare servicesThe Work You’ll DoAssess client needs and interpret evaluations to develop OT treatment plansImplement therapy programs to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, perceptual, and daily living skillsSupport clients with physical, cognitive, or emotional challengesPromote functional independence based on each child’s abilities and goalsMonitor and document progress; adjust treatment plans as neededCollaborate with families, caregivers, and team members to support home carryoverRecommend adaptive equipment and follow-up servicesMaintain accurate documentation and ensure a safe, compliant treatment environmentWhat You Bring – Required• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (AOTA-accredited)• Arizona Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) & AOTCB certified• Minimum 1 year of OT experience• Professional liability insurance• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills• Ability to meet physical demands (lifting up to 50 lbs.)• Ability to work with children who may display challenging behaviorsWhat You Bring – Preferred• Experience in trauma-informed care• Bilingual skills• Experience with emotionally disturbed children or adolescents• Background in child welfare, crisis intervention, or nonprofit servicesSchedule & Work Environment• Typical schedule: 8am-5pm• In-person• May require occasional on-call or adjusted hours based on client needs• Supportive, trauma-informed workplace cultureReady to make a lasting impact? Join us in our mission to help children heal and thrive.Childhelp provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.