Occupational Therapist (OT) – Children's Mental Health Services

Occupational Therapist (OT/L) Children's Mental Health Services Intensive Home - Based Therapeutic Care (IHBTC) & Specialty Flex Programs

Mobile Community-Based Position
Full Time | Serving Youth and Families Throughout the Community

The Edinburg Center is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our Children's Mental Health Services team. This is a mobile, community-based position providing services to youth under the age of 21 with mental health needs in their homes, schools, and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of children and families while working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about helping youth build skills, improve daily functioning, and thrive in their natural environments, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do

The Occupational Therapist works as part of two multidisciplinary teams, Intensive Home Based Therapeutic Care (IHBTC) and Specialty Flex, alongside Social Workers, Mental Health Clinicians, Outreach Staff, Young Adult Peer Mentors, Family Partners, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

Responsibilities include:

• Providing occupational therapy services to youth and young adults in their homes and communities.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments and evaluations.
• Developing individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
• Supporting sensory integration, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor development, social skills, and self care skills.
• Teaching youth and families practical strategies to improve functioning and independence.
• Collaborating with caregivers, providers, schools, and community partners.
• Participating in treatment planning, case consultation, team meetings, and clinical supervision.
• Providing consultation and education to team members and caregivers regarding sensory, social, emotional, and cognitive challenges affecting daily functioning.

Who You Are

You are a compassionate, flexible, and collaborative professional who is passionate about helping children and families succeed.

Qualifications include:

• Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited institution.
• Current Occupational Therapist License (OT/L).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with a pediatric population.
• Experience working with youth experiencing serious emotional and behavioral health challenges preferred.
• SIPT certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a community-based setting while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of youth and families.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Who We Are

We are a dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a more than forty-year history of serving individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism throughout the community.

When we're not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop, travel, and even sing opera. Our staff of more than 350 employees bring a wide range of interests, talents, and experiences to the work we do every day.

At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service professionals, and employment specialists united by a shared commitment to helping people live meaningful lives in their communities.

We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us.

What We Offer

We offer an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding
• Free clinical supervision for licensure
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Most importantly, we offer the opportunity to learn from talented colleagues while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.

Be YOU!

We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women, communities of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.