Occupational Therapist Manager

Call To Freedom; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Paid time off

Paid holidays

Licensure and certification support

Job summary

Call to Freedom in Sioux Falls, SD seeks an Occupational Therapist Manager to lead a team and expand innovative programming for survivors. The role blends clinical OT with leadership, emphasizing trauma-informed, client-centered care and collaborative partnerships to support recovery.

As a clinical leader, you will balance direct services with program development, supervision, and outcomes monitoring within a mission-driven, trauma-informed framework.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current Occupational Therapy license in South Dakota (or ability to obtain licensure).
• Minimum of 1–2 years clinical experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Passion for serving vulnerable populations through a trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to think creatively, solve problems, and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of occupational therapy professionals.
• Develop and expand innovative occupational therapy programming for survivors.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services when needed.
• Collaborate with case managers, counselors, advocates, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure holistic, client-centered care.
• Ensure services reflect evidence-based and trauma-informed best practices.
• Monitor program outcomes and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture while supporting staff development.
• Help shape the future of occupational therapy services at Call to Freedom.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed care

Creative problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist Manager

Lead with Purpose. Empower Healing. Transform Lives.

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about leadership, innovation, and helping others reclaim their independence?

At Call to Freedom, you'll have the opportunity to do more than provide therapy—you'll lead a dynamic occupational therapy program that empowers survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation to heal, rebuild, and thrive.

This is more than a management position. It's an opportunity to create meaningful change every day while leading an exceptional team dedicated to restoring hope through trauma-informed care.

What You'll Do

As the Occupational Therapist Manager, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of occupational therapy professionals.
• Develop and expand innovative occupational therapy programming for survivors.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services when needed.
• Collaborate with case managers, counselors, advocates, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure holistic, client-centered care.
• Ensure services reflect evidence-based and trauma-informed best practices.
• Monitor program outcomes and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture while supporting staff development.
• Help shape the future of occupational therapy services at Call to Freedom.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a compassionate leader who combines clinical excellence with a heart for service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Occupational Therapy license in South Dakota (or ability to obtain licensure).
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years clinical experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Passion for serving vulnerable populations through a trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to think creatively, solve problems, and inspire others.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn't your typical occupational therapy management position. This is a clinical role with a limited caseload and a small supervisory component. The position focuses on assessment, consultation, recommendations, and program development.

At Call to Freedom, you'll work with survivors who are rebuilding their lives after trauma. Occupational therapy becomes a powerful pathway to healing—helping individuals establish healthy routines, develop life skills, increase independence, build confidence, and achieve meaningful goals.

You'll have the unique opportunity to:

• Lead one of the region's most innovative occupational therapy programs serving survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
• Balance leadership with meaningful client interaction.
• Collaborate with an incredible multidisciplinary team that believes healing happens together.
• Help shape the future of trauma-informed occupational therapy.
• Experience the profound reward of seeing lives transformed through meaningful occupation.

If you're looking for a career with purpose—not just another job—this is your opportunity.

The position does not include responsibility for insurance billing or reimbursement management.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Call to Freedom, we believe caring for our employees is essential to caring for our clients. We foster a supportive, collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged, professional growth is valued, and every team member plays a vital role in our mission.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Licensure and certification support
• A collaborative, mission-driven workplace where your work truly matters

About Call to Freedom

Call to Freedom is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, trauma-informed services to survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Our multidisciplinary team provides crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, occupational therapy, housing support, prevention education, and community outreach to help survivors achieve safety, healing, and long-term independence.

Every member of our team contributes to creating hope, restoring dignity, and empowering survivors to build brighter futures.