LIIFW Occupatioanl Therapy Student Intern (3701)

Occupational Therapy Student Intern - LIIFW

Reports to: Director of Related Services and Occupational Therapist II

Ivy Street School is a small, year-round, private residential special education school committed to advancing equity and access for young people living with disabilities. We serve neurodiverse adolescents ages 13-22. We support the whole child through a student-first model that is driven by collaboration, a willingness to think big, and a commitment to knowing our students well.

We believe that every student is exceptional and at Ivy Street, we work tirelessly to create the educational and therapeutic conditions for our students to thrive. As a community, we are focused on the immediate needs of our scholars with an unwavering eye on their future needs and the concrete plans to achieve it. Our multidisciplinary team works to create rich and meaningful experiences that will nurture learning and prepare our students for their transition into adulthood and independent living. While our classrooms have four walls, we consider Boston our second classroom and our students are often making meaning and deepening learning throughout the city.

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a forward thinking and collaborative individual to complete a Level II Fieldwork Placement and internship with our occupational therapy department for the Winter semester 2027 (January-March) This is a full time role for 40 hours a week for 14 weeks as per ACOTE standards set out by universities. This role is unpaid.

Job Responsibilities:

· Observe occupational therapists completing individual and group sessions, screens, evaluations and meetings.

· With support, complete screens and evaluations of students as needed

· Lead push in blocks and after school groups multiple days a week

· Plan and implement occupational therapy services under supervision to a caseload of 4-10 students

· Complete documentation and billing monthly

· Update IEPs and progress notes quarterly or annually

· Attend and participate in department meetings, PPAM meetings and classroom collabs

· Participate in supervision with occupational therapists and Director of Related Services.

· Opportunities to connect with, interview, and observe other providers within the related services department at Ivy Street including speech language pathologists and physical therapists.

· Opportunities to review assessments, screenings, and evaluations to learn about therapeutic processes and approach.

· Building rapport and demonstrating clear boundaries with Ivy Street students and staff

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree

Enrolled in a Master’s or Doctorate program in Occupational Therapy

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with transition-aged youth preferred

Experience working with diverse mental health needs preferred

Experience working in a school and/or residential setting preferred