Occupational Therapist

NeuroMind Services is a neurodivergent-affirming private practice providing individualized support for children, teens, and adults. Our work focuses on executive functioning supports, self-care and autonomy skills building, emotional processing, communication, social connection, and real-world problem-solving across settings, including academic, home, and community environments. We’re looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our in-person team in Fairfield County. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals and bring strong skills in executive functioning and cognitive rehabilitation techniques, emotional regulation, and practical problem-solving. What We Offer: Flexible Scheduling: Independent contractor role with the ability to shape your hours — available for both part-time and full-time caseloads. Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative, neurodivergent-affirming team that values creativity, compassion, and professional growth. Meaningful Impact: Opportunities to work with children, teens, and adults in a strengths-based, client-centered practice. Diverse Service Areas: Engage across a wide range of supports, including: Executive Function Coaching Social Skills & Connection Communication & Articulation Emotional Coping & Problem Solving Career Coaching Independent Living Skills Parent Coaching Counseling Group Programs Professional Development: Exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration and ongoing learning opportunities to strengthen your practice. Work-Life Balance: Flexible structure designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Requirements: Current Licensure: Must hold and maintain an active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of Connecticut. Education: Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program. Certification: NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification required. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience working with neurodivergent populations (autism, ADHD, learning differences, executive functioning challenges, etc.). Knowledge Base: Strong background in executive functioning interventions, cognitive rehabilitation, sensory integration strategies, emotional regulation, and practical real-world problem-solving. Compliance: Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with state and federal guidelines. Professional Skills: Ability to design and implement individualized treatment plans to support client autonomy, daily living skills, and social-emotional growth. Capacity to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, families, schools, and community partners. Commitment to neurodivergent-affirming, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practices. Caseload: Willingness and ability to gradually build and maintain a caseload of at least 10 clients. Additional: Must have professional liability insurance and maintain continuing education requirements as mandated by state licensure. The ideal candidate resides near or around Fairfield County CT, and has access to a vehicle. #J-18808-Ljbffr