ResponsibilitiesThis position for a pediatric mental health Occupational Therapist will serve inpatients on our Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU). This is a new full-time position to our hospital and will focus on the teaching of life skills and coping strategies through weekly occupational therapy groups for all patients in addition to providing individual consultation for patients on the PBMU requiring more specific OT evaluation and treatment. The therapeutic groups run by this occupational therapist will serve both as a social milieu to practice functional skills and also as a screen to identify patients that may benefit from further individualized treatment. Individualized evaluation and treatment will focus on development of self-care skills, including coping, emotional regulation, and functional impairments impacting activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and may also include addressing coping skills, crisis management, and sensory needs for patients who are awaiting PBMU placement in the Emergency Department.Background in inpatient mental health and group management is preferred, as is a background or strong interest in program development as a part of a robust interdisciplinary team.RequirementsRequired Education/Experience:Bachelors Degree in occupational therapy from accredited university.Required Credentials:Current Washington State license to practice as an occupational therapist.BLS.Preferred:Masters Degree in occupational therapy.Experience in acute care pediatric occupational therapy.Min to Max Hourly Salary$44.46 - $66.69 /hrMin to Max Annual Salary$92,476.80 - $138,715.20 /yrSalary InformationThis compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children's website here: -Seattle Children's offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Disclaimer for Out of State ApplicantsThis compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.Benefits InformationSeattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. for more information.About UsHope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's -- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECUREOur founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.In 2022, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 30th year in a row. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally ranked in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. We are honored to be the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to p