Occupational Therapist (Behavioral Health)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide person-centered, evidence-based therapy within behavioral health and human services programs. You will evaluate functional abilities, guide clinical decisions, and implement individualized plans to promote independence and community participation.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, document progress, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Clinical occupational therapy expertise and evidence-based practice.
• Strong assessment and treatment-planning abilities.
• Effective teamwork and thorough documentation.
• Culturally responsive and patient-centered care.
• Commitment to safety, independence, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate functional abilities and guide clinical decisions.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver interventions to support independence, safety, and community participation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and outcomes.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes per regulatory requirements.
• Partner with public-sector agencies serving diverse populations with accountability.
• Contribute to quality improvement through data-informed practice and best practices.

Skills

OT expertise

Assessment & planning

Teamwork & documentation

Culturally responsive care

Patient-centered care

Safety & regulatory compliance

Job description

Occupational Therapist

providing person-centered, evidence-based therapy within behavioral health and human services programs.

• Evaluate functional abilities and assess participant needs to guide clinical decisions.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions that support independence, safety, and community participation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with public-sector agencies and serve diverse populations with compassion and accountability.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement through feedback, data-informed practice, and adherence to best practices.

Key qualifications/skills:

clinical occupational therapy expertise, strong assessment and treatment-planning abilities, effective teamwork and documentation, culturally responsive and patient-centered care, and commitment to safety, independence, and regulatory compliance.