Pays $93,600 - $97,760 — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$95k (7 jobs)
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
Occupational Therapist for ACT Team serving older adults with SMI. Monday-Friday schedule. $45 - $47/hour. On-call rotation required.
Join Jewish Association for Services for the Aged as a Occupational Therapist – M-F in Bronx, New York.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with other ACT Team staff members, provide evidence-based mental health interventions to individuals who are enrolled in ACT Team services
- Conduct home and/or institutional visits
- Administer mental health screening tools
- Administer the Mini Mental Status Exam
Requirements
- Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or similar, or an International Medical Graduate, required.
- Possession of a New York State professional license; LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, Clinical Psychology, or similar- preferred.
- At least two years working in a mental health setting with an older adult population or similar - preferred.
- Knowledgeable of comorbidities with older adults with SMI.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $93,600 - $97,760
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Jewish Association for Services for the Aged as a Occupational Therapist – M-F.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$90k across 272 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
New York's cost-of-living index is 139.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state — New York ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Occupational Therapist position at Jewish Association for Services for the Aged includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.5/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
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