Occupational Therapist

Devereux•League City, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Texas is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary clinical team in League City, Texas. This role involves working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), and co-occurring behavioral, emotional, and sensory processing challenges in a residential treatment setting. The Occupational Therapist will help individuals build independence, develop essential life skills, improve sensory regulation, and achieve meaningful progress toward their personal treatment goals.

Requirements

Masters’ or Doctoral degree in psychology, special education or related field.
Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
Current Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE) licensure.
Experience working with children, adolescents, or adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, challenging behaviors, and/or emotional or behavioral disorders.
Proficiency in occupational therapy evaluations, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
Knowledge of sensory processing, fine and gross motor development, visual-motor integration, adaptive functioning, and self-care skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments utilizing standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence, sensory processing, adaptive functioning, motor development, and daily living skills.
Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual's unique strengths and needs.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals, educators, nurses, and direct care staff to support individualized treatment goals.
Evaluate progress, adjust interventions as needed, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Provide training, guidance, and hands-on support to direct care staff to ensure consistent implementation of therapeutic interventions.
Promote a safe, supportive, trauma-informed, and person-centered therapeutic environment.
Participate in treatment team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development.