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Waysideyouth

Occupational Therapist - Part-Time

Waysideyouth, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704

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Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!

Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.

including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.

Apply today and earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus!

Occupational Therapist Framingham Academy Salary Range: $32,500.00 - $37,500.00/year + s ign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). This is a part-time position, 20 hours/week. Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work in our Wayside Academy! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places valueon healthy work dynamics. \h3>

Provide a range of clinical occupational therapy services for youth and their families as part of a robust multi-disciplinary team at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network.

Provide assessment and clinical treatment recommendations to our Continuum programs serving DCF and DMH youth (ages 6-18).

Consult with clinical teams as well as provide individual and group therapy as required.

In home consultation to caregivers required as part of family work.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

Be creative & energetic

Position calls for strong clinical, observational, analytical, verbal and writing skills.

Experience with program development preferred

Experience in using clinical observations in assessment

Flexibility and willingness to be a part of a team

Ability to explain sensory integration (SI) and OT in understandable terms

Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.

MinimumRequirements :

Four or more years of experience in pediatrics and/or mental health settings, preferably providing treatment for individuals with social-emotional and/or behavioral difficulties

Three or more months of experience in a sensory integration setting with suspended equipment

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy preferred

Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply!

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