Director of Occupational Therapy (OT) - Children's Specialized ABA : Job Details

About Children's Specialized ABA Children's Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children's Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive. Children's Specialized ABA offers home-based, community-based, and center-based ABA therapy. At Children's Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:

• Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person's individual strengths and differences.
• Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.
• Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.
• Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.

Join Us as a Director of Occupational Therapy (OT): The Director of Occupational Therapy (OT) oversees and manages all aspects of the Occupational Therapy department within Children's Specialized ABA. The role ensures high quality evidence-based OT services that align with ABA principles and support interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize client outcomes. The Director will lead a team of OTs to develop protocols and standards of care and work closely with BCBAs and other professionals to provide integrated treatment for children. What You'll Do: Clinical Leadership and Program Development

• Oversee the delivery of occupational therapy services to ensure compliance with best practices, company policies, and regulatory guidelines.

• Develop and maintain clinical protocols that integrate occupational therapy with ABA-based treatment approaches.

• Guide therapists in creating functional, client-centered, and measurable goals aligned with interdisciplinary care plans.

• Establish quality assurance standards, conduct clinical audit and implement improvement strategies.

Staff Supervision and Training

• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for OT staff.

• Conduct performance evaluations and develop individualized growth plans.

• Coordinate cross training with ABA team to promote collaborative service delivery.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with BCBAs, speech language pathologists and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, treatment planning sessions and case reviews.

• Promote understanding of sensory integration, fine/gross motor development, and self-regulation strategies within the ABA framework.

Administrative Duties

• Monitor department productivity and hiring needs

• Maintain compliance with state and federal licensing regulations, payer requirements and documentation standards.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to expand OT services.

Client and Family Engagement

• Minimum of twenty billable hours per week requirement

• Ensure that OT services are family centered and culturally sensitive.

• Support Staff in educating families on the role of OT in the context of ABA treatment.
• Address complex clinical concerns.

What You'll Need:

• Master's degree in occupational therapy

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, at least one year in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Experience working with children with ASD.
• Strong knowledge of sensory, integration, motor development, and adaptive behavior.

Work Location & Hours: This is a hybrid position, with the primary work location at the Jackson Early Intervention (EI) Center. The role includes a combination of on-site work and remote flexibility, along with travel to other EI Centers across New Jersey as needed for clinical supervision, training, and program development. Why Work With Children's Specialized ABA? We're an amazing ABA provider! We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach. Our integrated model combines ABA therapy with speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support. You'll be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven team. Here's what you can expect:

• Up to 29paid days off in your first year (including PTO, sick time, and holidays); earned on an accrual basis, paid time off increases with tenure
• Comprehensive benefits including FREE medical (for employee, buy-up for dependent/partner coverage), voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness coverage, and more!
• Free 50k life insurance policy.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company discount program - discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports ticks and more.

Compensation The expected salary range for this role is $100,000-$115,000 per year, and the position is bonus eligible. Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, such as your skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws. Children's Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #LI-ME1