The Psychiatric Occupational Therapist will render occupational therapy services to inpatients, PHP and IOP patients, planning and conducting screening/assessments, developing treatment plans, delivering or supervising the delivery of treatment intervention and education for the purpose of enhancing insight into disease; directing the patient’s participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance the physical and mental performance, learning, skill development and productivity to improve self-care, cognitive and psychosocial skills and abilities, and improve the patient’s overall functional status in the home/work/community environment, and to diminish or correct pathology. The Psychiatric Occupational Therapist will function as a multidisciplinary team member within the hospital/psychiatric units and in interactions with other health care providers. Patients served include Adult-Geriatric.
Company DescriptionExperience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area. As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.
QualificationsBS in Occupational Therapy; MS degree preferred. Possesses a current Maryland State license or is eligible. One-year recent experience in a clinical psychiatric setting, as evidenced by academic training and clinical experience in adult psychiatric is preferred. New graduates with Level II Fieldwork in a psychiatric setting are welcome to apply. Previous experience using a business office suite, such as Microsoft, required.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Pay Range: Flat Rate: $33.67-$58.05Other Compensation (if applicable):Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide