Trauma-Informed Pediatric OT for Youth

Epworth Children & Family Services Inc; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Epworth Children & Family Services Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat youth across residential, outpatient, and transitional living programs.

The OT will assess sensory processing, self-care, daily living skills, and executive functioning, developing individualized plans to support independence and community integration. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and training residential staff to reinforce strategies across

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Missouri OT license or eligibility.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or obtainable on hire.
• 1–2 years occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with children/adolescents and behavioral health/trauma-affected youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations addressing sensory processing, fine motor, self-care, and daily living skills.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned to goals and trauma-informed care.
• Provide individual and group OT services across residential, outpatient, and transitional programs.
• Teach coping skills, self-regulation, and adaptive strategies to promote independence.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans; document in EHR per standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and train staff to reinforce strategies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

EHR proficiency

Documentation

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Missouri OT License

NBCOT certification preferred

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

1–2 years OT experience preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Epworth Children & Family Services Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat youth across residential, outpatient, and transitional living programs.

The OT will assess sensory processing, self-care, daily living skills, and executive functioning, developing individualized plans to support independence and community integration. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and training residential staff to reinforce strategies across