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Job Description
Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Part-Time → Full-Time Thrive Ahead Co. Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $45 - $55 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Working with individuals with chronic pain Pain medicine Direct patient care Customer communication Teamwork Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Working with individuals with chronic illnesses Individual therapy Working with individuals with mood disorders Master's degree Occupational Therapy Telehealth experience Patient care OTR Telehealth therapy Chronic pain counseling Working with adults with disabilities Adults with developmental disabilities Working with individuals with ADHD Autism spectrum disorders support Working with individuals with anxiety disorders Mental health occupational therapy Group counseling Occupational Therapy License Time management Group therapy instruction
Full Job Description Location:
Thrive Ahead Co. Chicago -
Bucktown Neighborhood Position Overview:
Thrive Ahead Co. is seeking a compassionate and skilled OTR/L specializing in adult mental health: neurodivergent populations, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression, to join our holistic group therapy and wellness practice in Bucktown, Chicago. This is a mental health OT role built for a clinician who believes in the whole person. You'll work with adults navigating executive dysfunction, sensory processing differences, social anxiety, shame, and life and career transitions, using trauma-informed, values-based approaches that go beyond symptom management and into functional, meaningful living. This position starts part-time and is designed to grow to full-time, typically within 3-6 months, as your caseload develops. For the right candidate, this is a direct path to a full-time W-2 OT role without the overhead, isolation, or uncertainty of an independent contractor position. We are especially excited about a candidate who wants to do more than 1:1 sessions. If you are energized by group facilitation, workshop design, and community-based programming, there is real room to help shape and lead that work here. The ideal candidate is a creative with the heart of a teacher: someone who brings empathy, initiative, and curiosity to clinical work, thrives in a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and is excited to translate occupational therapy into practical tools that make a visible difference in people's daily lives.
Compensation:
$45.00 - $55.00 per direct clinical hour $20-25 per administrative, indirect hour At a full caseload, this translates to approximately $60,000-$80,000 annually
About Us :
Thrive Ahead Co. is a holistic group therapy and wellness practice in Bucktown, Chicago, offering mental health therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, and wellness resources all in one space. We're a collaborative, mission-driven team that brings the same care to each other that we bring to our clients.
Reports To :
Jenn Graus, LCPC and Practice Owner Duties/Responsibilities:
Clinical Work:
Provide individual and group occupational therapy sessions for adults with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, OCD, depression, chronic pain, dyscalculia, and PDA via in-person and telehealth sessions Support development of life and executive functioning skills: routine building, time management, emotional regulation, organization, and task follow-through Address avoidance, shame, executive dysfunction with trauma-informed strategies and values-based interventions Guide clients in building functional systems as a part of IADL development Modify physical and digital environments to reduce barriers to follow-through (workspace setup, reminders, automations) Embrace and promote a holistic approach to wellness, integrating physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Communicate with a patient's treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, mental health therapist, etc.) as necessary. Other duties may be assigned. Group Facilitation & Workshop Development Develop and facilitate skills-based groups for neurodivergent adults (executive functioning, social skills, life transitions, career development, etc.) Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to co-facilitate cross-disciplinary workshops Contribute ideas and programming to our growing community-based offerings Content Creation & Team Engagement Develop blogs and short-form videos to promote OT as well as our holistic services Attend weekly team meetings (Mondays), supervision, and required staff trainings/events Collaborate on cross-referrals and internal team projects Engage in community outreach and professional networking to build visibility Maintain timely and accurate documentation (intakes, progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations and discharges) Respond to client communications within 12 business hours
Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:
Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy with at least 2 years experience post graduation Active, unrestricted OTR/L license in the State of Illinois. A copy must be provided to Thrive Ahead PLLC Demonstrated experience working with adult ADHD and neurodivergent populations Demonstrated experience in both 1:1 and group services Experience treating individuals with chronic pain and long standing chronic conditions that limit motivation, habit consistency and initiative. Be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated Comfortable working both in-person and online with at least 15 hours per week in-office. Position will progress to full-time status (being available to hold at least 25 patient sessions per week through in-person and telehealth visits, provided such sessions are available and referred/scheduled by Thrive Ahead Co., holding 30 hrs weekly for clients to schedule during) Able to see client 3 evenings per week (until 7-8pm) OR 1 weeknight evening and 1 weekend day Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Benefits:
W-2 employment with full employer-covered overhead (see above) Flexible Schedule - in-person hours are scheduled and telehealth hours scheduled by you Paid Administrative Time and Sick Time Health insurance and wellness stipend at full-time status Great Position for Someone Who is : Passionate about supporting neurodivergent adults in building meaningful, functional lives Excited to facilitate groups, lead workshops, and help shape new programming Energized by content creation and making OT more visible and accessible Rooted in affirming, non-pathologizing, social justice-informed practice as our team includes providers who are themselves neurodivergent and deeply committed to this work A strong communicator who values initiative, collaboration, curiosity and growth Eager to help shape something new and aligned with your strengths For consideration : For interview invitation, please complete employment questionnaire at the link within the questions on this app
Pay:
$45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you be completing our online application to be considered for an interview?
