Occupational Therapist, Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorders Unit

Sheppard Pratt • Towson, MD

7d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works on the Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit, which provides multidisciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization for adolescent female and male patients. Discharge planning emphasizes transition to day hospital or outpatient care once the crisis has been stabilized.

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services in accordance with professional standards, assesses patients, develops treatment plans, delivers individual and group services, documents progress, and reports to the treatment team. The role also assists with training, orienting, and evaluating occupational therapy interns and volunteers.

Requirements

• Current knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice in psychosocial dysfunction, obtained through the academic and clinical internship requirements of a Master's degree in occupational therapy.
• A current license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment, maintained continuously during tenure in the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of occupational therapy services according to professional standards.
• Screen patients and provide functional assessments.
• Develop goals and modalities for treatment plans.
• Provide direct services to individuals and groups on an assigned caseload.
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team.
• Assist in training, orienting, and evaluating the performance of occupational therapy interns and volunteers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time