Occupational Therapist

Open Sky Community Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Supervision

Generous paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services across programs and settings, supporting individuals in achieving independence and participation in daily life. You will collaborate with individuals, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment plans and deliver both individual and group therapy.

You will help clients build skills for everyday activities, activities of daily living, and community

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Massachusetts OT license and National Board certification.
• Experience working with youth and young adults with mental health challenges.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities and contribute recommendations to intervention plans.
• Identify sensory processing challenges and implement strategies to support success across settings.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Communicate evaluation findings and treatment recommendations with the inter-disciplinary team.
• Develop and implement individualized Occupational Therapy plans based on strengths and needs.
• Provide training and coaching related to community participation and daily living activities.
• Promote skill development and independence across home, school, work, and community.

Education

Massachusetts OT License

National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Open Sky provides innovative, person-centered services that support individuals and families in developing the skills, resilience, and confidence needed to achieve their personal, educational, vocational, and life goals. Through evidence-based practices, individualized supports, and collaborative partnerships, we empower those we serve to strengthen independence, enhance daily functioning, build meaningful relationships, and succeed in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.

The Occupational Therapist provides services across multiple programs and settings, supporting individuals in achieving greater independence and participation in daily life. Working collaboratively with individuals, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams, the Occupational Therapist contributes to the assessment process, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions in both individual and group settings. The Occupational Therapist helps individuals build the skills necessary to successfully navigate everyday activities, strengthen functional abilities, and improve overall quality of life.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities, identify barriers to participation, and contribute recommendations to individualized intervention plans.
• Identify sensory processing challenges and implement appropriate sensory strategies, environmental modifications, and adaptive approaches to support success across settings.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to individuals and families in both individual and group formats.
• Communicate evaluation findings and treatment recommendations through verbal and written reports while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary team members.
• Develop and implement individualized Occupational Therapy treatment plans based on each individual’s strengths, needs, goals, and priorities.
• Provide training, coaching, and support related to community participation, independent living skills, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and other functional life skills.
• Promote skill development, self‑advocacy, problem‑solving, and increased independence across home, school, work, and community environments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Massachusetts License and National Board certification as an Occupational Therapist.
• Previous experience working with youth and young adults with mental health challenges, required.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving history, required.

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Pay Range

$35.00 - $36.93

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti‑racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence‑based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma‑informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self‑care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer‑Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.