OT for Intensive Treatment Program — Teens

OLV Human Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Retirement contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & leave benefits

Team events & wellness activities

Career development

Job summary

OLV Human Services seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join its Intensive Treatment Program for adolescents aged 12–18. You will deliver individualized therapy focused on daily living skills, sensory processing, and self-regulation in a setting with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidate should have NY OT licensure, 1–2 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to ethical, family-centered care. This salaried role offers competitive pay and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required; master's degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with developmental disabilities.
• Current New York State OT license and registration.
• Valid New York State driver's license.
• Knowledge of sensory integration, self-regulation strategies, and evidence-based interventions for autism spectrum disorder.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized OT services to adolescents based on treatment plans and developmental needs.
• Conduct OT evaluations, review records, and assess progress to guide treatment recommendations.
• Develop and implement interventions to strengthen daily living skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional independence.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, clinical therapists, SLPs, behavior technicians, and other professionals to coordinate care.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings, set measurable objectives, and provide progress updates.
• Implement sensory-based strategies and recommend environmental modifications in residential and home settings.
• Educate staff, families, and caregivers on sensory management techniques and self-regulation strategies.
• Collaborate with recreational therapy staff to adapt activities for meaningful participation.
• Provide caregiver education, home programs, and continuity of care across environments.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including evaluations, progress notes, and recommendations.
• Communicate with families and Residential Treatment Facility staff to support individualized care.

Skills

Sensory integration

Self-regulation

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration with multidisciplinary 팀

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

OLV Human Services seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join its Intensive Treatment Program for adolescents aged 12–18. You will deliver individualized therapy focused on daily living skills, sensory processing, and self-regulation in a setting with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidate should have NY OT licensure, 1–2 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to ethical, family-centered care. This salaried role offers competitive pay and robust benefits.