26-2286 Occupational Therapist Specialist - CSDD

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31.17-$34.87/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service member, veterans, and their family member to apply.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of the Clinical Services Unit, conducts occupational therapy assessments, develops and monitors treatment plans, provides direct treatment, and provides consultation and training to individuals, families, and staff.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: providing evaluation, treatment, consultation, and developing programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Must be experienced in the areas of neuromuscular functioning, sensory integration, daily living performance, pre-vocational and vocational skills.

In addition to having excellent clinical skills, the individual must be able to work efficiently and independently, providing direct services to individuals as necessary, participating in person-centered planning meetings, and maintaining records on each person’s progress.

Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from an accredited college or university required. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required.

Current registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and licensure in the State of Michigan as an Occupational Therapist required. One year of professional work experience with persons with developmental disabilities is required.

Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required.

Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history.

Must undergo and pass a Central Registry Clearance Check. Must pass a pre-employment 5-panel drug screen.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons.

CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours: Starting salary $31.17-$34.87/hour. 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, with occasional weeknights possible.

Location

Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled/Clinical Services, Lansing, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

The specialist conducts occupational therapy assessments, develops and monitors treatment plans, provides direct treatment, and offers consultation and training for individuals, families, and staff. Responsibilities include providing evaluation, treatment, consultation, and program development for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy registration, and a Michigan State Occupational Therapist license. A minimum of one year of professional experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and a valid Michigan driver's license are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment Plan DevelopmentPre-vocational SkillsIndependent WorkRecord Maintenance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (103 salary observations; 725 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

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 26-2286 Occupational Therapist Specialist - CSDD at Community Mental Health Authority 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 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 14 employers

5
<$90k
3
$90k
10
$95k-110k
3
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
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 Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,222/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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