**Description** _Are you interested in_ _mak_ _ing_ _a positive difference in the lives of_ _children and_ _adolescents_ _with developmental disabilities_ _?_ If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! **Being** **an Occupational Therapist** **has its Advantages** **at our Day Academy location on 20 Park Lane, Highland, NY 12528** Asan Occupational Therapistat Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.We offer: + A collaborative and supportive environment. + Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debtassistanceand 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/ + Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings + A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children andadultswith intellectual disabilities,Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses.Locatedat ourDay AcademyinHighland,NY, this positionis responsible forfacilitatingthe development and rehabilitation of students by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.The OT willmeet the student’s goals and needs and provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and testresults, anddetermineoccupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with treatment team.They will also help students develop and/or regain physical/mental functioning oradjustingto disabilities by implementing programs.They willpromotemaximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physicalcapacity, intelligence level, and interest.TheOccupational Therapist willevaluateresults of occupational therapy byobserving, noting,and evaluating students’ progress;they will alsorecommendand implementadjustments and modifications.They will consult with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers, as well ascontribute to student conferences. **Salary:** $74,752 - $79,984 annually You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer **ASCEND – the** **first career accelerator program** exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! **Qualifications** Education:MS in Occupational Therapy. Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB) and licensure by the NYS Education Departmentrequired. OTR/L Experience: Six to nine months of related field experiencerequired; one year preferred Physical Requirements: Ability to administer CPR. Ability to administer first aid. Ability to properly implement physical intervention techniques. Ability to create andmaintaina therapeuticmilieu.Regularlyrequires walking, standing, bending, repetitive wrist/hand movement, and pushing/pulling (1/2 to 3/4 of the workday). Regularly requires sitting. May requirelifting upto 50 lbs. (1/4 of the workday). 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. **Posted Date** _2 days ago_ _(7/31/2025 5:05 PM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2025-45724_ **_Category_** _Education_ **_Position Type_** _Full-Time_ The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.