A master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program is required.
A current, active State of Nevada Occupational Therapy license is required.
At least one year of adolescent clinical experience is required.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive functional evaluations and sensory processing assessments for adolescents ages 8–17 on the autism spectrum.
Provide group occupational therapy targeting emotional regulation, sensory integration, and activities of daily living.
Train patients in self-care skills including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting and hygiene, feeding, and eating skills to promote independence in daily living.
Partner with Board Certified Behavior Analysts, registered behavioral technicians, and mental health therapists within a multidisciplinary care model.
Use trauma-informed co-regulation and positive behavior support strategies during emotional or behavioral distress.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and progress notes in compliance with facility and insurance standards.
Assist individual patients with hygiene and functional needs.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing challenges is preferred.
Occupational Therapist - Part Time
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Las Vegas, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-10-22
Workplace: on_site
Department: Clinical Services
Description
We are hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in adolescent behavioral health and autism support.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive functional evaluations and sensory processing assessments for adolescents (ages 8–17) on the autism spectrum.
Provide group occupational therapy targeting emotional regulation, sensory integration, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
Train patients in self-care skills such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting/hygiene, feeding and eating skills to promote greater independence in daily living.
Partner with BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts), registered behavioral technicians, and mental health therapists within a multidisciplinary care model.
Utilize trauma-informed co-regulation and positive behavior support strategies during times of emotional or behavioral distress.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and progress notes in compliance with facility and insurance standards.
Assist individual patients with hygiene and functional needs.
Requirements
Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
Current, active State of Nevada Occupational Therapy license.
Minimum one (1) year of adolescent clinical experience, preferably with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing challenges.
Benefits
Benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare spending account
Dependent care spending account
PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
Discounted cafeteria meal plan
Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)