Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist

Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist

Job Title : Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist

Location ) : Boston, On-site

Position Type : Full-Time Temporary (December 2025 - February 2026)

Summary of position :

The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT) provides individualized treatment, leads small classroom-based groups, for students with social emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist delivers trauma informed care through direct interventions in self-regulation, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, executive functioning, and self-care, to maximize student participation in academic and daily activities. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist maintains a small caseload and work as part of a dedicated OT Department.

The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist provides coverage when the assigned Occupational Therapist is absent for one or more days; including long-term coverage periods.

What's in it for me?

• Make an impact on children's welfare utilizing your skills in a highly supportive work environment!
• The opportunity to work in a face-paced, fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard-working individuals!
• Gain experience in a highly regarded and reputable educational / mental health organization with support, mentoring and training from exceptional and experienced professionals.
• Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
• Ability to enjoy summers off or earn an additional 10% of your salary by working in a 4-week, 20-day Summer Program.

Essential duties :

Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

Training :

Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.

Logistics

License / Certification : MA Licensure in good-standing; Board Certified through the NBCOT

Position Type : Full-Time Temporary (December 2025 - February 2026)

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

Open Date : Open Until Filled

Benefits

We offer 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department / organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org / benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Range : $70,000 - $90,000 per year