About this opportunity
Collaborative for Educational Services lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in northampton, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Opportunity to Transform Lives: Join Us as a Part-Time Occupational Therapist
Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) - Occupational Therapy Center (OTC) | Northampton, MA
Are you an Occupational Therapist grounded in Sensory Integration (SI) theory? Join Us as a Part-Time Occupational Therapist
For over 25 years, the Occupational Therapy Center (OTC) of the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) in Northampton, MA has been providing sensory-based evaluation and treatment for children, youth, and adults.
We are looking for an experienced therapist (part-time), knowledgeable in applying the principles of Sensory Integration (SI) theory to provide individualized evaluation and treatment for the following:
sensory processing disorders
fine and motor delays
emotional dysregulation, and
the development of functional life skills
Settings include a sensory-based clinic, schools, and occasionally home settings. Clinic services focus on the following areas outlined above, while school-based services will focus on IEP/504 goals implementation.
What You Will Do Conduct evaluations, create treatment plans, and provide direct therapy or consultation as indicated, primarily for individuals presenting with sensory processing challenges
Provide school-based services which may require evaluation and determination of eligibility for OT services under a 504 plan or IEP
Train caregivers and school staff in occupational therapy activities to promote functional skills as appropriate
Construct, modify, and maintain adaptive equipment for positioning, ADL, vocational, and classroom use
Consult with school teams in the development and implementation of IEP goals for referred students
Access resources and support to implement client-specific behavioral programs as needed
What We're Looking For
We are interested in candidates who possess the following: Experience applying principles of sensory integration to evaluation and treatment in a pediatric/adolescent setting
A Massachusetts Licensed Occupational Therapist and certified by the National Board of Occupational Therapy
Clinical observation skills and experience in administering and interpreting standardized tests, including one or more of the following:
Structured Observations of Sensory Integration-Motor (SOSI-M)
Sensory Profile (by Winnie Dunn)
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT)
Our strongest candidates will also have: Certification in the Therapeutic Listening Program
Experience with Astronaut Training and the Wilbarger Approach for Sensory Defensiveness
3-5 years of experience in a pediatric/adolescent setting
For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please see the job description.
Terms of Employment 21 hrs/week based on the school year calendar (August/September - June)
Late afternoon/early evening hours required
Reliable transportation is required, as the position requires some travel to surrounding communities with limited public transportation options
Benefits available as outlined in the CES Handbook
Salary Range $50,323.70 - $88,552.10 (will be prorated for part-time hours)
CES is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds. Candidates whose backgrounds are well suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve are encouraged to apply.
Who We Are
CES is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds. Candidates whose backgrounds are well suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve are encouraged to apply.
The Occupational Therapy Center (OTC) of the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) in Northampton, MA has been providing services to the Pioneer Valley community since January of 2000. The OTC offers a holistic, trauma-informed approach to occupational therapy that connects therapy with the settings and tasks encountered in daily life. Our therapeutic space offers state-of-the-art equipment and a safe, playful environment with personalized treatment opportunities. We provide evaluation and treatment for children, youth, and adults, with a specialization in sensory integration. Sessions may also address self-regulation, gross and fine motor skill development, visual perception and daily living skills.
Worksite address
northampton, MA, 01061, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.