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Job description
Opportunities Abound At Sound
Sound Behavioral Health is growing, and we are hiring an occupational therapist in Seattle, WA! Sound is one of King County's most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area's most vulnerable populations. A central tenet of our work is Reaching Recovery, an evidence-based clinical care model.
The occupational therapist (OT) provides medically necessary client-centered, evidence-informed occupational therapy services to individuals with behavioral health conditions within a team-based, integrated care model. Services are designed to support recovery, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life by supporting occupational performance and engagement across daily life roles and activities. Occupation (engagement in everyday activity) serves as both the therapeutic medium and the desired outcome of occupational therapy intervention.
Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the OT collaborates closely with behavioral health, medical, and social service providers to deliver whole-person care. Services are aligned with Washington State Medicaid benefits and the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, emphasizing access, coordination, and measurable clinical outcomes. This position supports adults who are 21 years old or older.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with flexible scheduling.
Location: Split between Lake City Way and Fremont neighborhoods in Seattle. Frequent driving is required.
Accepting applications until September 21.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions And Duties
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, including an occupational profile to identify the client's occupational history, roles, values, interests, and priorities, using standardized, valid, and reliable assessment tools to evaluate performance skills, performance patterns, client factors, and contextual and environmental influences on occupational performance, identifying functional deficitsand treatment needs
Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the client, with measurable goals tied to functional outcomes
Analyze activity demands and grade or adapt tasks, materials, and environments to match the client's current level of function, providing the appropriate level of challenge to support skill acquisition and engagement
Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions to improve or restore functioning, including:
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
Sensory modulation and sensory processing strategies to support emotional regulation, self-management, and de-escalation
Rest and sleep participation
Leisure exploration and participation
Work, volunteer, and productive role participation
Executive functioning, organization, and routines
Health management and wellness
Social participation and community integration
Reassess progress and adjust interventions to ensure ongoing effectiveness of services
Plan and facilitate individual and group occupation-based interventions grounded in evidence-based practice
Recommend environmental modifications, adaptive equipment, and compensatory strategies to support safety, independence, and occupational performance
Recognize signs of escalation, decompensation, or risk to safety, and participate in safety planning and crisis response within the scope of OT practice
Maintain an assigned clinical caseload and deliver direct, billable occupational therapy services in accordance with agency productivity and clinical standards
Team-Based Care & Care Integration
Actively participate in team-based care, contributing OT expertise to shared intervention planning and care decisions
Collaborate with behavioral health clinicians, medical practitioners, and care coordinators to ensure services are clinically appropriate within the overall care plan.
Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, and care huddles
Support integrated care planning that aligns occupation-based OT interventions with the team's broader treatment goals
Facilitate care coordination and transitions across levels of care and community settings
Documentation & Compliance
Complete timely, accurate documentation that clearly establishes and supports medical necessity, skilled need, and functional outcomes
Ensure documentation meets Medicaid, CCBHC, and agency standards for reimbursement and audit readiness
Utilize standardized outcome measures and functional assessments to demonstrate clinical progress and continued need for services
Client & Caregiver Support
Educate clients and caregivers on strategies that support functional improvement, and whole health and total wellness
Promote the development of sustainable habits and routines that support health, wellbeing, and occupational engagement
Reinforce skills across settings, including home, clinic, and community
Clinical Supervision and Professional Development
Serve as fieldwork educator and clinical resource for Level I and Level II occupational therapy students and provide clinical oversight for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), as assigned, in accordance with AOTA, ACOTE, and the Washington State Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Maintain current evidence-based practice knowledge and continuing competence consistent with NBCOT and Washington State OT licensure requirements
Other duties as assigned
Key Work Relationships Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships across departments, engaging with clients, team members, management, and leadership in a manner that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Contributes to a respectful and inclusive work environment by practicing cultural humility, promoting equity in services and decision-making, and supporting efforts that foster a sense of belonging for all.
Qualifications
Education And Experience
Master's or Doctoral degree from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program, including completion of Level II Fieldwork.
Two (2) or more years of experience providing occupational therapy services in inpatient mental health, behavioral health, community mental health, integrated care, primary care, or outpatient settings preferred.
Experience serving individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or complex medical and behavioral health needs preferred.
Experience working within Medicaid-funded programs, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), or integrated healthcare environments preferred.
Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, evidence-based practices, behavioral health, and integrated care models.
Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-4) and its application to occupational performance, performance skills, performance patterns, client factors, and contexts and environments.
Knowledge of sensory processing and sensory modulation approaches and their application to behavioral health and emotional regulation.
Ability to analyze activity demands and grade or adapt tasks, materials, and environments to match client abilities and support skill development.
Knowledge of ADLs, IADLs, executive functioning, community integration, recovery-oriented care, and trauma-informed practices.
Ability to conduct evaluations, develop care plans, and provide skilled interventions that support functional outcomes
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated care and treatment planning.
Skill in educating clients, caregivers, and team members on therapeutic strategies and wellness practices.
Ability to maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets Medicaid, CCBHC, and regulatory requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication, clinical decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with electronic health records and other technology required to perform essential job functions.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, maintain professional boundaries, and uphold ethical and confidentiality standards.
Ability to select, administer, and interpret standardized, valid, and reliable assessment tools appropriate to behavioral health populations.
Knowledge of supervision requirements for COTAs and occupational therapy fieldwork students, and ability to provide clinical supervision in accordance with AOTA, ACOTE, and Washington State regulations.
Knowledge of and adherence to the AOTA Code of Ethics and the Washington State Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of Washington, or a current Washington OT limited permit held in association with a supervising OT licensed in Washington with a minimum of one year of experience, in accordance with WAC .
Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), or active NBCOT exam candidacy (e.g., a valid Authorization to Test) consistent with Washington OT limited permit status.
Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between program sites and community locations, if required.
Ability to pass required background checks and maintain compliance with agency and
Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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