Quick Overview
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Posted
5 days ago
Mental HealthOccupational Therapy
Job Description
We are hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in adolescent behavioral health and autism support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive functional evaluations and sensory processing assessments for adolescents (ages 8–17) on the autism spectrum.
- Provide group occupational therapy targeting emotional regulation, sensory integration, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Train patients in self-care skills such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting/hygiene, feeding and eating skills to promote greater independence in daily living.
- Partner with BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts), registered behavioral technicians, and mental health therapists within a multidisciplinary care model.
- Utilize trauma-informed co-regulation and positive behavior support strategies during times of emotional or behavioral distress.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and progress notes in compliance with facility and insurance standards.
- Assist individual patients with hygiene and functional needs.
- Schedule is Monday - Friday
- Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
- Current, active State of Nevada Occupational Therapy license.
- Minimum one (1) year of adolescent clinical experience, preferably with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing challenges.
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
- Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
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