Occupational Therapist – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network – Acton, MA

Come demonstrate your passion for child & family empowerment by joining the Wayside team! At Wayside, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity- focused community that approaches client care as a matter of social justice. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults, and families each year. Wayside thinks of our employees as whole people and invests in benefits to support employee wellness.

• Tuition, training & student loan reimbursement • PTO Package: 3 Wellness Days (time off), 9 Paid Holidays, Up to 3 weeks of vacation (in your first year) • A learning environment – free training institute with thought leaders, CEU trainings & program trainings, etc. • Financial health supports • Equity focused medical benefits • Teamwork atmosphere • Career development support – a great place to grow your career!!! Wayside is looking for multiple Occupational Therapists to work with our growing Continuum programs which have been recognized across the state for their hard work and dedication to families. Positions open in our Waltham, Milford and Lowell locations.

This job is a good fit for those seeking Part-Time or Full-Time positions. Seeking creative, flexible, energetic individuals to provide occupational therapy services as part of our intensive community-based programs for children/adolescents and their families who are referred by the Department of Mental Health. Must be committed to family centered practice. Position calls for: • Strong clinical, observational and writing skills.

• Collaboration with mental health clinicians and other treatment providers working as part of a group or individually. • Ability to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting. • Direct client care in client homes. Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience serving adolescents with significant mental health needs. • Experience addressing functioning in the home setting. Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000/year depending on experience Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply!