Occupational Therapist- Adolescent Behavioral Health

Avery's House LLC • Fountain Hills, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on providing occupational therapy services to adolescents in an adolescent behavioral health setting. The therapist will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide direct therapeutic intervention, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A key aspect of the role involves creating a supportive and neuro-affirming environment, implementing sensory integration strategies, and supporting clients with daily living skills, emotional regulation, and community navigation. The position also includes therapeutic milieu responsibilities, such as supervising clients, assisting with daily routines, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and ensuring client safety. Support for neurodivergent clients using trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approaches is essential.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational therapy
• Current license from the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
• Current and valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. If it is a new application, it can be submitted and in-process.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License in good standing
• Driving Record must permit insurability with the agency’s carrier
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Nice To Haves

• 1 year in a behavioral healthcare
• Experience with low-demand approaches (e.g., Collaborative & Proactive Solutions).
• Certification in Sensory Integration or specialized executive functioning curricula.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional behavior and neuro-affirming sensory profiles.
• Evaluate independent living skills, fine/gross motor abilities, and executive functioning.
• Develop collaborative, strengths-based Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs).
• Provide individual and group therapy focused on daily living skills (ADLs/IADLs).
• Teach self-care, cooking, budgeting, laundry, and community navigation.
• Implement sensory integration strategies to support emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
• Co-facilitate neuro-affirming social connections and community-building groups.
• Audit the residential environment to create low-demand, sensory-friendly spaces.
• Recommend and train staff on assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Train residential coaches, therapists, and educators on sensory and regulation plans.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary clinical team meetings.
• Maintain timely electronic clinical notes tracking progress toward functional goals.
• Ensure all documentation meets Arizona state licensing and insurance standards.
• Supervise and engage clients throughout the shift.
• Provide continuous support within the therapeutic milieu.
• Assist with daily routines, schedules, transitions, and activities.
• Participate in groups, community meetings, and therapeutic programming as appropriate.
• Support clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence.
• Support clients during meals, hygiene routines, school activities, recreation, and community outings.
• Utilize de-escalation, co-regulation, redirection, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Implement individualized behavioral support plans under the direction of the clinical director.
• Maintain awareness of client whereabouts and supervision requirements.
• Conduct routine safety and environmental checks.
• Transport clients to medical appointments, community outings, or other approved activities as assigned.
• Assist with room searches, contraband checks, belongings inventory, and safety procedures according to facility policy.
• Support clients during difficult emotional or behavioral situations while maintaining a calm, therapeutic presence.
• Collaborate closely with clinical assistants, therapists, case managers, providers, and leadership to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrate understanding of autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, developmental disabilities, and executive functioning challenges.
• Utilize neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches when interacting with clients.
• Recognize sensory sensitivities and modify communication and environmental factors when appropriate.
• Support individualized coping strategies, visual supports, structured routines, and sensory regulation interventions.
• Promote client dignity, autonomy, and strength-based care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Access to 24/7 virtual urgent care, primary care and mental health services.
• Supportive clinical team with mentoring and supervision available as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level