Mental Health Occupational Therapy Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Mental Health Occupational Therapy Fellowship is an AOTA-accredited, 12-month program designed to help occupational therapists complete professional milestones in one year. It aligns with AOTA Standards for Continuing Competence and develops knowledge, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, performance abilities, and ethical behavior. The program prepares fellows for career advancement and advanced practice in mental health occupational therapy.

The fellowship combines mentored advanced clinical practice and didactic experiences across inpatient, outpatient, and day-hospital settings. Fellows rotate through a range of psychiatric and related services and participate in scholarly activities, advocacy, teaching, and mentorship. Graduates earn more than the 36 competency assessment units required for NBCOT certification renewal.

Fellows are Johns Hopkins Health System employees and receive a salary and full-time employee benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off. Invited candidates complete an additional Human Resources application process, during which salary is finalized. The program is scheduled to start in late August 2027. Applications open November 1, 2026, and close January 31, 2027; interviews are scheduled for March 2027, with admission decisions in April 2027.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Hold a Maryland occupational therapy license or be eligible for licensure.
• Hold CPR certification from an approved company.
• Hold AOTA membership.
• Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by the PMR department.

Responsibilities

• Complete mentored advanced clinical practice across inpatient, outpatient, and day-hospital settings.
• Participate in didactic learning and specialized mental health training.
• Deliver evidence-based, high-quality services as part of advanced clinical practice.
• Participate in advocacy, teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activities.
• Engage in research or quality improvement projects.

Benefits

• Salary and full-time employee benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off.
• One-on-one clinical mentoring.
• A variety of unique didactic experiences.
• Participation in scholarly activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed