Occupational Therapist

Shrub Oak International School•Lake Mohegan, NY

53d•$85,000 - $116,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential boarding school located on a scenic 127-acre campus, which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces. SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals who work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other. We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles: We Care, We are Innovative, We are Collaborative, and We are Resourceful.

Requirements

Current New York State Occupational Therapist license (OT-R or OT-D) in good professional standing required.
Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
Experience managing challenging behaviors and supporting crisis intervention is required.
Strong knowledge of occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, and intervention strategies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clinical documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to handle high-acuity behavioral situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required training.
Must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
Must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
Must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities preferred; school or residential experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct formal and informal occupational therapy assessments to evaluate students’ functional, sensory, and daily living skills.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and interventions aligned with student goals.
Provide direct occupational therapy services using evidence-based and student-centered approaches.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic student support across academic and residential environments.
Communicate regularly with students, families, and caregivers regarding progress, development, and clinical needs.
Provide consultation and guidance to staff to support student independence, skill acquisition, and functional outcomes.
Maintain accurate documentation, evaluations, and reports in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Support students in developing life skills, self-regulation, and functional independence across settings.
Participate in clinical initiatives, professional development, and campus programming to advance best practices.
Remain current with advancements in occupational therapy and related clinical fields.
Assist with additional programs, events, and services as needed.