Occupational Therapist working with multidisciplinary teams to create therapy plans at BY YOUR SIDE - Autism Therapy Services. Focused on sensory processing, executive functioning, and motor skills.
About the role
- Occupational Therapist providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive services for survivors of torture and severe trauma. Delivering individual and group therapy, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Deliver trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically responsive occupational therapy services to individuals and families impacted by torture, forced displacement, and severe trauma.
- Conduct individual and group assessments and interventions on-site, in community settings, and virtually as needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — including clinical, case management, medical, legal, and social service providers — to support participant goals and holistic care.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and professional standards.
- Provide clinical supervision to OT students in alignment with AOTA guidelines and contribute to internal training and capacity building efforts.
- Participate in program development, including reviewing clinical policies, contributing to grant reporting, and supporting evaluation efforts.
- Represent the Marjorie Kovler Center in local and national coalitions, workgroups, and community partnerships.
- Provide education and training to staff, volunteers, and external partners on the role of occupational therapy in trauma recovery and forced migration contexts.
- Demonstrate adaptability and initiative in a cross-cultural, trauma-informed environment.
- Participate in regular individual supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, ethical standards, and applicable licensing requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of program and organizational goals.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum of 3–4 years of professional experience in occupational therapy, preferably in community-based or trauma-informed settings.
- At least 2–3 years of experience working with immigrant, refugee, or other vulnerable populations.
- Experience providing clinical supervision to OT students in accordance with AOTA standards.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical environments.
- Experience working with interpreters in both individual and group settings is highly desirable.
- Multilingual abilities are a plus, especially in languages represented by the client population.
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