Occupational Therapist, Crisis & Urgent Care Services
Listed compensation
$74,880
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Schedule
Flexible schedule depending on candidate availability; 8am-8pm.
Pay Range Minimum
$74,880.00
Education We're Looking For
Bachelors: Occupational Therapy (Required), Masters: Occupational Therapy
Certifications We're Looking For
Occupational Therapist (OTR/OTA-L) - State Board of Occupational Therapy
Experience We're Looking For
Experience with children/youth/adolescents in a Crisis setting | Not Required Experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-aged youth with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder | Not Required Mental Health Experience | 2 Years | Required
Additional Details
- Candidate must have one of the following qualifications:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Job Description Summary
The Occupational therapist will complete OT screens, comprehensive OT evaluations guided by standard, standardized assessments and the OT process, provide 1:1 OT treatment for underserved groups and populations. This position will help individuals maximize occupational participation performance in meaningful daily activities, including but not limited to, emotional regulation skills, self-care activities, instrumental activities of daily living, work and educational occupations, and activities involving social participation.
What You'll Do
Collaboratively address the occupational needs of individuals, groups and populations via provision of quality and outcome oriented occupational therapy services, by assessing and interpreting individuals’ and group assessment and evaluation results and determining appropriate treatment.
Develop a plan of care, including specific and measurable goals, and group protocols to help individuals and groups address barriers to occupational participation via person and occupation-centered interventions.
Document goals, applicable interventions and progress adhering to reimbursement and practice act standards.
Collaborate with treatment team for care coordination and incorporation of OT services in the individual’s person-centered plan.
Promote occupational engagement and participation by selecting and utilizing appropriate screens, assessments and interventions for individuals, groups and populations based on the occupational profile and desired functional outcomes.
Address both mental and physical impairments impacting occupational performance, as well as contextual barriers and recommend compensatory strategies, to include but not limited to recommendations and trainings for assistive technology, adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment.
Educate an individual’s family and/or employer about how to accommodate and support occupational engagement.
Collaborate with treatment team for discharge planning to include recommendations for follow-up services and community supports.
- Attend and actively participate in meetings and trainings as required.
- Maintain certification/licensure in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Maintain all necessary documentation and records in a timely manner. This may include the use of an Electronic Health Record system (EHR).
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well and service definitions related to specific programs.
- Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Driving and travel may be required.
- Additional Job Description Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
- Completion of an accredited occupational therapy educational curriculum.
Benefits
We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members.
In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location.
We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.
Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!
At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.
You Belong at Monarch Healthcare
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here, we care for people, including our team members.
We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.
Monarch Healthcare Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.
Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org or call (704) 986-1550.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.
Department
BH - Licensed Professional
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide 1:1 treatment to help underserved populations maximize their daily occupational performance. Responsibilities include developing person-centered plans of care, documenting progress, and collaborating with treatment teams for care coordination.
Requirements
Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid OTR/OTA-L state certification, along with at least 2 years of mental health experience. Additionally, qualification as an LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHT is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (142 salary observations; 714 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,508 salary observations; 24,627 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 48 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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