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Job Description
Occupational Therapist-Part Time Jay Berk Ph D & Associates and Perspectives Academy Beachwood, OH Job Details Part-time 7 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Working with children with ADHD Teacher collaboration Sensory processing disorder treatment for children and adolescents Working with students Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with students with special education needs Working with individuals with anxiety disorders
Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Location:
Beachwood, OH (Perspectives Academy)
Position Type:
Part-Time (1-2 days per week)
Schedule:
Highly Flexible - Set your own schedule! About Perspectives Academy Perspectives Academy is a specialized therapeutic educational environment dedicated to helping students thrive. We are currently undergoing an exciting expansion and redesign of our facility to accommodate up to 60 students, featuring dedicated, state-of-the-art therapeutic and sensory rooms designed specifically to give our team and students the best environment possible for growth and success. Position Overview We are seeking a passionate, independent, and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our multidisciplinary team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to utilize our brand-new sensory and therapy spaces to deliver impactful, holistic, and individualized care. This is an ideal position for a clinician looking for ultimate autonomy, as you have the flexibility to set your own schedule across 1 to 2 days per week. Key Responsibilities As an OT at Perspectives Academy, your work will span several critical areas of student development and school participation:
Sensory Assessment & Evaluation:
Conduct standardized and informal assessments, administer sensory profiles, and identify individual sensory processing patterns (including sensitivities, seeking, and avoidance behaviors) to determine how they impact attention, behavior, and learning.
Sensory-Based Interventions:
Develop individualized sensory regulation strategies, sensory breaks, and toolkits; instruct students in recognizing sensory overload; and collaborate with staff regarding IEP/ETR documentation.
Environmental Modifications:
Identify environmental triggers in the school, recommend seating and workspace adaptations, modify sensory stimuli (lighting, noise, visual), and maximize the use of our dedicated sensory-friendly spaces.
Emotional Regulation & Mental Wellness:
Teach students to recognize emotional states and triggers. Help them implement coping strategies (e.g., deep breathing, grounding, mindfulness, sensory calming) and create personalized regulation plans.
Executive Functioning Support:
Assist students with planning, organization, time management, task initiation, and managing deadlines—especially where impacted by anxiety, depression, or ADHD.
Social & Life Skills Development:
Help students read social cues, navigate boundaries, and build healthy friendships. Support the development of independent daily living skills (personal hygiene, meal prep, money management) and community/transportation navigation.
Identity & Confidence Building:
Guide students in exploring meaningful activities, hobbies, sports, art, and vocational options that foster a sense of competence and purpose. Qualifications Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapist license. Experience working with children or adolescents, particularly those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or sensory processing differences. Strong collaborative spirit and the ability to consult effectively with classroom teachers and administrative staff. What We Offer Competitive Compensation commensurate with experience.
Unmatched Flexibility:
Complete autonomy over your weekly schedule (1-2 days/week).
Premium Environment:
Access to brand-new, purpose-built sensory and therapy rooms designed to support your clinical interventions. To Apply If you are looking for a rewarding, flexible role where you can truly shape a therapeutic environment and make a lasting impact on students' lives, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your weekly availability. About Jay Berk Ph D & Associates and Perspectives Academy Jay Berk PhD & Associates is a multidisciplinary mental health practice offering evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults. We address developmental and behavioral challenges with services including individual and family therapy, psychological testing, social skills training, and interventions for electronic addiction. Our collaborative team combines clinical expertise and compassionate support to help clients and families navigate challenges and achieve meaningful growth. Perspectives Academy (PA) is an educational and therapeutic program within Jay Berk PhD & Associates for students needing highly individualized instruction and academic supports. PA provides a structured, sensory-aware environment that integrates academic learning with social-emotional supports. With a student-first philosophy and low staff-to-attendee ratios, our team helps students build confidence, develop life skills, and succeed in and out of the classroom.
