Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Trauma-Informed Youth Care

Epworth Children & Family Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Epworth Children & Family Services in Missouri seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide evaluation, treatment, and consultation across residential and outpatient services for youth and families. You will administer assessments, develop trauma-informed plans, and support transitions among home, school, and community settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, family engagement, and ongoing documentation in line with Medicaid and state standards.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Missouri Occupational Therapist License (or eligibility for licensure).
• Current NBCOT certification is preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Minimum one to two years of occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, behavioral health populations, residential treatment, foster care, or trauma-affected youth strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess sensory processing, fine motor skills, self-care abilities, social participation, and daily living skills.
• Identify strengths, barriers, and treatment needs through observation, standardized assessments, and collaboration with caregivers and treatment team members.
• Develop recommendations and treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Design and implement individualized occupational therapy interventions that support client treatment goals.
• Provide individual and group occupational therapy services.
• Develop sensory regulation strategies and environmental modifications that enhance client functioning and participation.
• Teach coping skills, self-regulation techniques, and adaptive strategies to promote independence and emotional well-being.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Sensory integration

Trauma-informed care

Behavioral health interventions

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Electronic health records

MS Office suite

Education

Master's/Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/Teams)

Job description

Epworth Children & Family Services in Missouri seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide evaluation, treatment, and consultation across residential and outpatient services for youth and families. You will administer assessments, develop trauma-informed plans, and support transitions among home, school, and community settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, family engagement, and ongoing documentation in line with Medicaid and state standards.