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StrongMind is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver targeted therapy services for students with disabilities, focusing on enhancing sensory-motor skills through personalized treatment plans in educational settings.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include administering assessments, developing treatment plans, providing both individual and group therapy sessions, monitoring therapy programs, and collaborating with educators and families to improve student outcomes.

Skills: Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of sensory-motor development, experience in treatment techniques for children with disabilities, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, a valid Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy exam license, and preferably two years of school therapy experience are required.

Location: Job is located in the United States with no indication of required travel.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $60,000 - $85,000.

To provide occupational therapy treatment to students with disabilities’ educational programs for StrongMind. This job is responsible to individual students and groups to correct specific areas of sensory-motor integrative dysfunction. This job administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a student’s level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory-motor integration, self-care, and the activities of daily living.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Provides occupational therapy services, as identified through the IEP/504 plan, to students enrolled in StrongMind’s managed educational programs.
• Administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a student’s level of functioning relative to their age and, educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care, and the activities of daily living.
• Evaluates and writes assessment reports identifying student needs and proposed treatment strategies; writes individual student goals and objectives as part of the IEP.
• Maintains progress records; participates in IEP meetings.
• Develops occupational treatment plans and goals for rehabilitative care to improve student functional abilities and enhance their ability to learn.
• Provides students with individual treatment and group therapy sessions to correct specific areas of sensory-motor integrative dysfunction.
• Develops occupational therapy treatment plans based on the educational goals for eligible students to improve the student’s functional abilities within the school and naturalistic settings, in collaboration with the IEP.
• Monitors therapy programs and consults with educational staff regarding inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program; evaluates the efficacy of the established program and makes modifications within the framework of the IEP process as necessary.
• Collaborates and coordinates occupational therapy goals with the educational program.
• Demonstrates educational and developmental strategies to students and families for successful home intervention of perceptual, motor, and sensory programs.
• Provides interpretation and summaries of assessment reports to families; recommends appropriate activities and
• materials designed to support motor goals in the home.
• Consults and collaborates with medical and community agencies that interact with students’ occupational therapy services.
• Makes recommendations of adaptive equipment as needed.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the laws and policies governing Special Education in Ohio and Arizona, particularly as they pertain to the delivery of occupational therapy services.
• Consults with other members of the educational team regarding the mandated and best practice roles of occupational
• Administers occupational therapy programs as needed in terms of budget recommendations, space, and equipment
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Company-wide skills, abilities, and expectations:

• Maintain a professional code of conduct, including but not limited to professional language, actions and attire.
• Maintain professional confidentiality of personal and private matters pertaining to students, parents, and co-workers.
• Acknowledge and accept direction from executive and school leadership.
• Demonstrate willingness and desire to work and collaborate with students, parents, co-workers and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Maintain positive and pro-active customer service in all aspects of communication, both internally and externally.
• Prioritize work and handle multiple tasks while working independently.
• Display excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Work under pressure, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines and deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure, professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Take initiative to look at data analytically, showing excellent reasoning and problem-solving skills as it relates to continuous improvement for professional and personal growth.
• Demonstrate awareness and willingness to understand personal role and how it contributes to the success of other departments or functional areas.
• Embrace a culturally diverse environment.
• Know and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Adapt to change while conveying professionalism.

Specific Job Skills/Abilities:

• Vast understanding of intellectual, sensory, and physical development of children and young adults.
• Application of occupational therapy techniques utilized in the assessment and treatment of children with disabilities.
• Skilled in the educational and developmental needs of children and young adults.
• Theory of physical and mental rehabilitation underlying the practices of occupational therapy.
• Principles, methods, and objectives of occupational therapy treatment, services, techniques of skeletal anatomy, neuromuscular function and dysfunction; kinesiology and occupational therapy modalities.
• Principles of consultation, training, and supervision.
• Accurately assess the developmental status and educational needs of children and young adults.
• Identify and analyze areas of developmental sensory-motor dysfunction.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, goals, and objectives to correct sensory-motor dysfunction principles.

Education/Training:

• Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiner’s License
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in a major field of occupational therapy
• National Board of the Certification of Occupational Therapy Examiners registration
• Completion of six (6) months of supervised clinical affiliations
• Two (2) years school therapy experience preferred.

Environmental Conditions: Collaborative open environment, office environment

"More Than a Workplace – A Place to Belong!" 

At StrongMind/Primavera, we believe that work should be fulfilling, rewarding, and even fun! That’s why we offer a supportive, collaborative environment filled with perks that prioritize your well-being—from an onsite gym, personal trainers, and mindfulness coaching to weekly massages to help you reset.

We also offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and voluntary benefits, because taking care of you is important. And our workplace culture? It’s second to none!

What You’ll Love:

 A full paid holiday week at Christmas – time to rest, relax, and recharge.

• Weekly team celebrations & shoutouts – because your hard work matters!
• Quarterly town halls – keeping communication open, honest, and transparent.
• Champion spotlights – celebrating those who make a difference.
• Flexible & hybrid work options (for select roles) – work-life balance is key.
• Delicious perks – cookouts, treats, and awesome social events.
• Community service hours – giving back feels great.
• Legendary milestone awards at 10, 15, & 20 years – unforgettable experiences await!
• Plus, even more benefits to explore – because we believe in rewarding our people in meaningful ways.

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community that celebrates you. Join us and experience a company that truly cares. 

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. 

The company will provide equal consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability protected by law.