Occupational Therapist School Based

Are you aligned with Devereuxs mission to maximize human potential individuality growth self-realization and independence Do you have a passion to work directly with children and adolescents with an Autism Intellectual in an educational setting

If you answered YES to either of these questions then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being an Occupational Therapist at Devereuxs Day Academies has its advantages!

The Occupational Therapist role facilitates the development and rehabilitation of students with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilitiesby planning and administering occupational therapy.

We offer:

• Consistent work schedule during school hours.
• Evidenced Based treatment and care models within a clinically based environment focused on collaboration and treatment teams.
• CEU and continued education credits through various professional activities and Devereuxs National Institute for Clinical Training and Research Center.
• A stable national non-profit that offers a strong support system and is forward-thinking in their clinical practice and research.
• An organization that cares about the people we serve.
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• $ annually (dependent upon experience)

Some of your daily responsibilities:

- Provide OT services for students who have the need identified in their Individualized Education Plans.

- Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individuals physical capacity intelligence
level and interest.

- Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing noting and evaluating students progress; recommends and
implements adjustments and modifications.

- Consults with teachers direct care staff BCBAs OTs SLPs PTs a nurse and other clinical and leadership staff;
contributes to student conferences.

***This position will be split 3 days a week at our Mapleton School in Malvern PA and 2 days a week at our Landenberg School located in Landenberg Pa.

Devereux Pennsylvania Childrens Services Mapleton and Landenberg Schools offer an education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels who have behavioral or emotional support needs. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools employing traditional instruction hands-on and independent learning as well as technology to individualize a students progress in all academic areas particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career and all of the necessary interrelated skills are a main focus of the school program.

Devereux Pennsylvania Childrens Services (DPACS) serves children adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities behavioral emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP) assessment services community-based mental health services community-based employment training and social skills training and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorders concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

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EDUCATION: Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) licensure by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required and bachelors degree required.

EXPERIENCE: Six months of related field experience required; one year preferred. Proficient computer skills mastery of
Microsoft Office Applications experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar Pro-Filer and/or other internal
and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Requires ability to work independently.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nations largest nonprofit organizations providing services insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912 Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical therapeutic educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10000 children adults and their families every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6500 employees working in programs across the country Devereux is a trusted partner for families schools and communities serving individuals in the areas of autism intellectual and developmental disabilities specialty mental health education and foster care.

Our Culture Our Expectations

At Devereux Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide every day for the individuals and families we serve and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work and our team environment creates an empowering positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux you will: put the needs of others first feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person one family one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of addition we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone web app) dental prescription drug preventative care and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day) 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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