Part-Time Trauma-Informed OT for Survivors (Chicago)

Heartland Alliance International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Heartland Alliance International (MKC) in Chicago, IL seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive OT services to survivors of torture and severe trauma at the Marjorie Kovler Center.

The role includes on-site clinical work, assessments and interventions, supervision of OT students, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, documentation, program development, and community partnerships, all under a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois.
• Minimum 3–4 years of professional OT experience, preferably in community-based or trauma-informed settings.
• At least 2–3 years of experience working with immigrant, refugee, or other vulnerable populations.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to OT students in accordance with AOTA standards.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical environments.
• Experience working with interpreters in both individual and group settings is highly desirable.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically responsive occupational therapy services to individuals and families impacted by torture, forced displacement, and severe trauma.
• Conduct individual and group assessments and interventions on-site, in community settings, and virtually as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — including clinical, case management, medical, legal, and social service providers — to support participant goals and holistic care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and professional standards.
• Provide clinical supervision to OT students in alignment with AOTA guidelines and contribute to internal training and capacity building efforts.
• Participate in program development, including reviewing clinical policies, contributing to grant reporting, and supporting evaluation efforts.
• Represent the Marjorie Kovler Center in local and national coalitions, workgroups, and community partnerships.
• Provide education and training to staff, volunteers, and external partners on the role of occupational therapy in trauma recovery and forced migration contexts.
• Demonstrate adaptability and initiative in a cross-cultural, trauma-informed environment.
• Participate in regular individual supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, ethical standards, and applicable licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program and organizational goals.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural humility

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Documentation in EHR

Mentoring OT students

Multilingual abilities

Interpreters experience

Microsoft 365

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Illinois state OT licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Heartland Alliance International (MKC) in Chicago, IL seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive OT services to survivors of torture and severe trauma at the Marjorie Kovler Center.

The role includes on-site clinical work, assessments and interventions, supervision of OT students, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, documentation, program development, and community partnerships, all under a collective bargaining agreement.