Why Join Us?
As an Occupational Therapist working directly with residential youth on our New London campus, you will play a critical role in their journey to healing and independence. Your work will focus on helping these young individuals develop essential life skills, like personal hygiene, emotional regulation, and social interaction, all while being part of a supportive and faith-centered community. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to use creative therapeutic approaches, including equine-assisted therapy, to truly connect with youth who need your support the most.
Job Purpose:
Your work as an Occupational Therapist will focus on facilitating the development, recovery, and rehabilitation of our clients by using a trauma-informed model of care. You’ll guide youth in developing adaptive skills for daily living, while also helping them regulate their emotions and engage socially, all within a structured and nurturing campus environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Client Development and Treatment: Provide occupational therapy services tailored to each youth’s needs, focusing on improving personal hygiene, independent living, social skills, and emotion regulation.
- Therapy Modalities: Use sensory assessments and creative therapeutic tools like equine-assisted therapy to help youth overcome challenges and develop independence.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with a dedicated team of therapists, educators, and case managers to create individualized treatment plans and ensure comprehensive care for each client.
- Group and Individual Therapy: Lead group sessions and one-on-one therapy to teach important life skills, promote self-regulation, and support each youth’s overall well-being.
- Post-Discharge Planning: Develop home-based therapy plans and recommend follow-up care to ensure the continuation of therapeutic progress after discharge.
