Occupational Therapist Emotional Regulation Specialist
Listed compensation
$63K–$72K /yr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
About SunnyDays Therapy
The future is bright with SunnyDays Therapy! SunnyDays Therapy is a growing pediatric clinic offering Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services. We are here to grow minds, bodies, and spirits by providing therapy services that address children holistically and in a nonjudgmental manner.
We strive to continually improve our state-of-the-art treatment techniques and to create a practice model that both parents and therapists love. We value honesty and creativity, and we respect the clients, therapists, partners, and community we serve.
Why Join Our Team
- Unique work environment where each team member is valued andsupportedtodo their best work
- Wepromoteflexibility and embracework/life balance
- We are expanding fastwithmany opportunities forprofessionalgrowth
- Ouramazing company culture–team members genuinely care about each other and have funtogether!
- Our clients love us
Schedule
This is a full-time position. We will work with you to determine a schedule that meets your needs and the needs of your clients! We treat clients Monday through Friday from 8 AM – 6 PM.
Occupational Therapist Emotional Regulation Specialist Position Summary:
As an Occupational Therapist Emotional Regulation Specialist, you will play a crucial role in assessing and treating children with emotional regulation difficulties, collaborating with families and caregivers, and providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy interventions. We are looking for a passionate, life-long learner who is excited by the opportunity to be trained in this area of specialty if you have minimal to no prior experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate emotional regulation difficulties in children.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans tailored to each child’s unique needs and goals.
- Provide hands-on therapy sessions using a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities.
- Collaborate closely with parents, caregivers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensurea holistic approachto therapy.
- Maintainaccuratedocumentation of therapy sessions, progress reports, and treatment plans.
- Stay current with best practices and advancements in the field of pediatric emotional regulation therapy through continuing education and professional development.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a full-time base salary of $63,000 - $72,000/annually based on licensure and experience, with additional monthly & annual performance bonuses. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Our own version of unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Continuing Education stipend
- Referral Program
- Student Loan Repayment
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree inOccupationalTherapyfrom an accredited program
- Minnesota Department of HealthOccupational Therapy License(or in process of applying for state license)
- Passionate about helping children shine
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to workbothautonomously with confidence and in a team environment
Physical Requirements
This role involves working with children of all ages and may require light work including but not limited to movement of treatment equipment, lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
SunnyDays Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Minnesota Department of Health Occupational Therapy license. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (132 salary observations; 406 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Emotional Regulation Specialist at SUNNYDAYS THERAPY INCORPORATED a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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