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Glenwood
Birmingham, Alabama

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Behavioral Therapy Center - Birmingham, AL 35222Position Type: Full TimeGlenwood Inc. is a progressive multi-site agency that provides a full range of outpatient services for children and families with mental health needs and is the premier provider of Autism services for the state. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Occupational Therapist to provide services from 8 am to 5 pm in our Birmingham office. The Behavioral Therapy Center is a supportive, close-knit, collaborative team with a focus on positive outcomes for families and maintaining a positive work environment for our staff members. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Work collaboratively with agency professionals to ensure that individuals served on assigned caseload are provided highest quality occupational therapy services available
  • Complies with Code of Ethics and demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
  • Administers a comprehensive assessment of individual’s occupational therapy strengths/deficits.
  • Provides direct OT intervention for those individual’s determined to be appropriate for services.
  • Documents’ treatment in a manner consistent with agency requirements.
  • Individualizes treatment for individual needs related to autism and other mental health needs.
  • Fulfills professional development requirements and other assignments. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • 2+ year(s) of experience in mental health, education, behavioral health, or related field.
  • Knowledge of Autism, Emotional Disturbance, and other Developmental Disabilities Qualifications

Education/Licensing/Certifications

  • Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Alabama
  • Current AL driver’s license and must be insurable through Glenwood’s contracting insurer.
  • Certification in agency provided training in 1st Aid, CPR, MCS (Managing Crisis Safely) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must clear all background checks and pre-hire testing. Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, State, or Federal laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide high-quality therapy services and comprehensive assessments for individuals with autism and other mental health needs. They are responsible for individualizing treatment plans and collaborating with agency professionals to ensure positive outcomes for families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and be licensed to practice in the State of Alabama. A minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health or behavioral health is required, along with a valid driver's license and specific safety certifications.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Autism TreatmentMental Health AssessmentDirect InterventionClinical DocumentationCrisis ManagementPatient Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Glenwood holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 6 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at GLENWOOD a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution27 jobs

10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.