Occupational Therapy Assistant/Executive Functioning Coach - Contract/1099
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Blackbird Health
Allentown, PA, US
Summary
The Occupational Therapy Assistant/Executive Functioning Coach provides evidence-based interventions to support executive functioning, emotional regulation, and real-world participation for children and adolescents. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and deliver weekly coaching sessions.
Job Description
About Blackbird Health
Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey & Maryland—and we’re growing into new markets in 2027.
At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact.
Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Specialty Services, the Occupational Therapist Assistant/Executive Functioning Coach provides evidence-based interventions to support executive functioning, emotional regulation, and real-world participation for children, adolescents, and their families. This role goes beyond traditional occupational therapy by focusing on helping individuals build practical, day-to-day skills such as organization, planning, time management, and independence across home, school, and social environments. Through close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, you will develop and implement individualized, skills-based care plans that drive meaningful functional outcomes for new and existing Blackbird patients.
As part of a fast-growing, innovative startup, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge, interdisciplinary care models and help shape the future of behavioral and developmental healthcare.
What makes you, you:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
- Proficient in navigating electronic medical record systems and related technology.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continued professional development.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Flexibility and initiative to adapt in a dynamic, innovative work environment.
- Receptive to clinical feedback and committed to professional growth.
- Ability to translate clinical insights into practical, real-life strategies for patient and families
- Interest in or experience providing executive functioning coaching, supporting skills such as organization, time management, planning, and follow-through
How you’ll make an impact:
- Deliver a set number (6-10) of weekly coaching sessions targeting executive functioning skills (45 min + 15 min documentation)
- Complete timely documentation
- Create and provide family support resources, including handouts, strategies, and guides to reinforce skills between sessions
- Participate in weekly team meetings (approximately 60 minutes per week).
- Maintain a clinical schedule that includes a combination of weekday evening session times (3–7 pm) and weekend availability, as needed
The basics you’ll need:
- Education: Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program.
- Licensure: Current, active Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license any state (or eligibility for licensure).
- Experience: At least two years of experience providing occupational therapy services in a pediatric or multidisciplinary setting preferred; experience with telehealth, behavioral health, or executive functioning support is a plus.
Salary Range$30—$35 USD
Join us!
To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together.
“It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone.”
Fostering an inclusive environment:
Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] so we can support you.
Our patient support team is busy helping children and families, please do not call or email them about your application — this helps us process your application more efficiently.
Blackbird Health offers virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, with plans to expand to new markets in 2025. Our services include comprehensive evaluations and assessments, medication management, and therapy services.
Our whole-child diagnostic approach reveals the full story behind each child’s challenges, allowing us to address both the symptoms and their underlying causes. By looking at a complete picture of what is impacting a child's wellbeing, Blackbird Health provides precise care that leads to lasting, meaningful outcomes. Grounded in deep respect for each child, empathy for all parents, and compassion for every family, we help children, teens, and young adults face their mental health challenges so they can spread their wings and fly.
The unique Blackbird Health assessment begins with a thorough evaluation that takes into account all factors contributing to a young person’s mental health and development—including speech and language, genetics, behavior, cognition, psychology, and more. We apply a developmental lens to every aspect of our evaluation, recognizing that mental health concerns must be understood within the context of a child’s developmental stage. This leads to more complete diagnoses and understanding of causes. Together with the family, we then create a treatment plan aligned with their goals. Once the plan is agreed upon, we match each child with the right provider and sequence care to build effectively over time.
Ongoing care is at the heart of what we do. We stay closely connected with families through regular check-ins to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed, ensuring continuous growth.
Founded
2015
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Blackbird Health offers virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, with plans to expand to new markets in 2025. Our services include comprehensive evaluations and assessments, medication management, and therapy services.
Our whole-child diagnostic approach reveals the full story behind each child’s challenges, allowing us to address both the symptoms and their underlying causes. By looking at a complete picture of what is impacting a child's wellbeing, Blackbird Health provides precise care that leads to lasting, meaningful outcomes. Grounded in deep respect for each child, empathy for all parents, and compassion for every family, we help children, teens, and young adults face their mental health challenges so they can spread their wings and fly.
The unique Blackbird Health assessment begins with a thorough evaluation that takes into account all factors contributing to a young person’s mental health and development—including speech and language, genetics, behavior, cognition, psychology, and more. We apply a developmental lens to every aspect of our evaluation, recognizing that mental health concerns must be understood within the context of a child’s developmental stage. This leads to more complete diagnoses and understanding of causes. Together with the family, we then create a treatment plan aligned with their goals. Once the plan is agreed upon, we match each child with the right provider and sequence care to build effectively over time.
Ongoing care is at the heart of what we do. We stay closely connected with families through regular check-ins to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed, ensuring continuous growth.
Founded
2015
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Allentown, Pennsylvania
