Occupational Therapist - Full Time Center Based

Join Our Team

Manhattan Behavioral Center (MBC) is seeking a positive, dynamic Occupational Therapist that is interested in joining a therapeutic team where the goal is to offer every child the opportunity to thrive.

Why Choose Us?

• MBC has created a workplace that is inclusive and diverse - where everyone can be their authentic self, and where authenticity is celebrated
• We have an open-door policy which reflects our commitment to transparent and flexible communication between managers and team members
• Data informs decisions, and we are constantly learning, creating, and evolving to meet the needs of the children
• We are humble and have the mindset of being better today than we were yesterday
• Strong commitment to growth with 5 professional development days per year
• Ongoing support from present and dedicated supervisors
• Opportunities for growth across all companies
• Generous benefits that include:
• Paid time off (PTO) in addition to company closures the last week of December and Spring break in April
• 100% employer sponsored medical insurance for each employee
• Employer retirement plan
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability

If our company culture matches your values, come join the team at Manhattan Behavioral Center!

Job Details

Job Type

Full Time Occupational Therapist - Center Based

Job Hours

Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Job Location

Manhattan, NY

Job Compensation

$80,000-$90,000 based on education, experience and certifications

Your Impact Here at MBC

• Providing direct therapy on a 1:1 basis to children with autism and other special needs.
• Prepare and organize therapy materials prior to each session
• Complete daily session notes
• Provide formal and informal occupational therapy assessments of clients on their caseload
• Develop and write annual goals and objectives for each client on caseload
• Write semi-annual progress reports describing clients’ acquisition towards established goals
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary setting with other providers (e.g., BCBA's, SLP's, and PT's) that are clients’ team members
• Build and maintain a professional and positive relationship with parents/caregivers and outside providers by ensuring frequent communication (e.g., check-ins, recurring updates, etc.)
• Submit all thorough and complete paperwork in a timely manner to the OT clinical supervisor
• Engage and use Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) holds/transport or disengagement tactics for students during behavioral episodes. This may mean physically intervening after being trained thoroughly, to help deescalate children when they become a danger to themselves or others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License
• Experience working with children with autism.

About Manhattan Behavioral Center

New York City’s Leading Transdisciplinary℠ Center for Children with Autism

Our collaborative and transdisciplinary℠ applied behavior framework, consists of applied behavior analysis, special education, speech language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, sensory integration, group and social interaction, and family support for children – ages 5 to 21 – with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodiversities.

Our core values guide our day-to-day actions:

A Transdisciplinary℠ Approach

At MBC we know that to extract the most potential out of our students everyone must work to achieve the same goal. This is why our Transdisciplinary℠ model which centers around ongoing and free-flowing communication between the families, teachers, supervisors, and related service providers is so vital.

Responsibility

We feel a strong responsibility and are committed to building a better and more inclusive world for our students, family, and community.

Enhance

We provide evidence-based treatment plans to significantly improve everyone’s quality of life.