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New School for Child Development
Los Angeles, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$98k

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community and shape brighter futures, Help Group is the organization for you!

We're one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the U.S., offering diverse programs for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health, and social-emotional challenges.

We offer unparalleled academic programs, mental health support, therapy, life coaching, vocational training, specialized social and residential programs, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families. These initiatives touch the lives of over 6,000 clients a year and continue to expand in reach and impact.

At the heart of Help Group's mission is a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and live positive, productive, and fulfilling lives. We invite passionate professionals to join us in supporting the development of our students, clients, and residents as we grow!

Here, you'll find not just a job, but an opportunity to grow your career in a deeply rewarding environment!

Come be part of a team that inspires, mentors and changes students’ lives because everyone deserves a great future. To attract top talent, we offer a $7,000 sign-on bonus for licensed Occupational Therapists.

Position Details

  • Full-Time
  • Location: Across Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys and Valley Glen

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Occupational Therapy services to clients attending any school-based program at Help Group
  • Provide individual or group services as appropriate
  • Prepare appropriate documentation related to present levels and goals and present information at IEP meetings
  • Coordinate with counselors, therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, teachers, administrators, and other relevant professionals to ensure LAS activities and progress on goals are carried over and sustained in the classroom
  • Provide parents with regular updates on student progress and recommendations for support they can provide at home
  • Participate in department meetings and in-services
  • Meet all documentation deadlines as set forth by the agency and/or its funding districts
  • Comply with applicable professional licensing or certification requirements and ethical standards
  • Arrange work schedule of required hours to the benefit of the school and clients, with the approval of the Clinical Lead

Qualifications

  • Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy.
  • License in Occupational Therapy from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
  • Must be a Registered OT, with valid OTR license number
  • School-based experience is preferred
  • Experience working with children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities is preferred

Benefits

Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment, and great benefits, including:

Sign On Bonus

  • $7,000 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Occupational Therapists
  • Between 9 -11 weeks of paid time off each year, with additional paid sick leave
  • Annual funds for Continuing Education Credits and therapy supplies
  • Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Benefit Hub - Employee Rewards and Incentives
  • Pet Insurance

Learn more about our school programs here: Click Here

This salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group.

Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. Help Group reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Autism spectrum disorder supportDevelopmental disabilities supportCollaborationStudent progress monitoringClassroom supportClinical assessmentTreatment planningCommunicationADHD supportSocial-emotional support

Physical Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.5
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 79 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k≈ 11.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About New School for Child Development

Benefits & Perks

$7,000 Sign-On Bonus
9-11 weeks paid time off
Annual funds for Continuing Education Credits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
403b Retirement Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account