Occupational Therapist - School Based

Description

Are you aligned with Devereux's mission to maximize human potential, individuality, growth, self-realization and independence? Do you have a passion to work directly with children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional support needs in an educational setting?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being an Occupational Therapist at Devereux's Day Academies has it's advantages!

The Occupational Therapist role facilitates the development and rehabilitation of students with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities by planning and administering occupational therapy.

We offer:

• Consistent work schedule during school hours.

• Evidenced Based treatment and care models within a clinically based environment focused on collaboration and treatment teams.

• CEU and continued education credits through various professional activities and Devereux’s National Institute for Clinical Training and Research Center.

• A stable, national, non-profit that offers a strong support system and is forward-thinking in their clinical practice and research.

• An organization that cares about the people we serve.

• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program

• $68,000-77,520 annually (dependent upon experience)

Some of your daily responsibilities:

• Provide OT services for students who have the need identified in their Individualized Education Plans.

• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence

level, and interest.

• Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting and evaluating students’ progress; recommends and

implements adjustments and modifications.

• Consults with teachers, direct care staff, BCBAs, OTs, SLPs, PTs, a nurse and other clinical and leadership staff;

contributes to student conferences.

* This position will be split, 3 days a week at our Mapleton School in Malvern, PA and 2 days a week at our Audubon School, located in Audubon, Pa.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services’ Mapleton and Audubon Schools offer an education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels who have behavioral or emotional support needs. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION : Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), licensure by the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required and bachelor’s degree required.

EXPERIENCE : Six months of related field experience required; one year preferred. Proficient computer skills, mastery of

Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal

and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication

skills. Requires ability to work independently.

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.

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Posted Date 6 days ago (6/3/2026 2:04 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-51312

Category Clinical

Position Type Full-Time

Remote No

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.