Occupational Therapist
$43,680–$74,880 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$43,680–$74,880 yearMid LevelLicense Or CertificationMedium
Part TimeMid LevelLicense Or CertificationMedium
Job Summary
Deliver trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically responsive occupational therapy services to individuals and families impacted by torture, forced displacement, and severe trauma. Conduct individual and group assessments and interventions on-site, in community settings, and virtually as needed. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support participant goals and holistic care while maintaining timely clinical documentation. Provide clinical supervision to OT students, contribute to internal training, and participate in program development including policy review and grant reporting. Represent the Marjorie Kovler Center in local and national coalitions and provide education to staff and external partners on trauma recovery contexts.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Illinois
- Minimum of 3–4 years of professional experience in occupational therapy
- At least 2–3 years of experience working with immigrant, refugee, or other vulnerable populations
- Experience providing clinical supervision to OT students in accordance with AOTA standards
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical environments
- Experience working with interpreters in both individual and group settings
- Multilingual abilities
- Deep understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application in occupational therapy
- Knowledge of the impact of social, psychological, and cultural dimensions of forced migration and torture on occupational performance
- Ability to deliver culturally and linguistically responsive services in a cross-cultural setting
- Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills tailored to diverse populations
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
- Skilled in technical supervision and mentoring of OT students in accordance with AOTA standards
- Effective communicator with the ability to educate others on the role of OT in trauma recovery and forced migration contexts
- Demonstrated capacity for program development, training, and external partnership engagement
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and electronic health record systems
- Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented in high-pressure or crisis situations
- Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality standards, and professional development
- Trauma-Informed Practice: Applies trauma-informed principles to support healing and resilience in individuals impacted by torture and forced migration
- Cultural Humility: Demonstrates respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and adapts therapeutic approaches to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of participants
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and support holistic outcomes for clients
- Clinical Judgment: Uses sound clinical reasoning and ethical decision-making in complex and evolving situations
- As a condition of employment, the employee shall remit dues or fees to the Union for contract administration
- May occasionally need to lift or move items up to 10 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Experience providing clinical supervision to OT students in accordance with AOTA standards
- Experience working with interpreters in both individual and group settings is highly desirable
- Multilingual abilities are a plus, especially in languages represented by the client population
- Minimum of 3–4 years of professional experience in occupational therapy, preferably in community-based or trauma-informed settings
- At least 2–3 years of experience working with immigrant, refugee, or other vulnerable populations
- Experience providing clinical supervision to OT students in accordance with AOTA standards
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical environments
- Experience working with interpreters in both individual and group therapeutic contexts
- Deep understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application in occupational therapy
- Knowledge of the impact of social, psychological, and cultural dimensions of forced migration and torture on occupational performance
- Ability to deliver culturally and linguistically responsive services in a cross-cultural setting
- Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills tailored to diverse populations
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
- Skilled in technical supervision and mentoring of OT students in accordance with AOTA standards
- Effective communicator with the ability to educate others on the role of OT in trauma recovery and forced migration contexts
- Demonstrated capacity for program development, training, and external partnership engagement
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and electronic health record systems
- Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented in high-pressure or crisis situations
- Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality standards, and professional development
- Trauma-Informed Practice: Applies trauma-informed principles to support healing and resilience in individuals impacted by torture and forced migration
- Cultural Humility: Demonstrates respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and adapts therapeutic approaches to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of participants
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and support holistic outcomes for clients
- Clinical Judgment: Uses sound clinical reasoning and ethical decision-making in complex and evolving situations
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