Occupational Therapist Community Psychiatry Acute
The Occupational Therapist in Community Psychiatry Acute Care at Confidential Client provides outpatient and intensive outpatient occupational therapy services to a diverse mental health patient population, including adolescents and individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. The role involves conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to maximize patient functional outcomes within a specialized psychiatric setting.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing sector is hiring an Occupational Therapist (Community Psychiatry, Acute) to join an interdisciplinary mental health team in Baltimore, MD. This is a full-time position supporting outpatient and intensive outpatient program (IOP) services across adolescent and adult behavioral health sub-clinics, including autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
What You’ll Do
- Carry an outpatient caseload delivering individual and group OT interventions to address cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social goals
- Participate on an interdisciplinary team within an adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) and deliver group-based occupational therapy
- Perform objective evaluations and assessments of occupational performance and limitations
- Prescribe and implement treatment plans to maximize patients’ functional independence
- Provide consultations and treatment across sub-clinics (adult psych outpatient, child psych outpatient, Autism & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities)
- Collaborate with clinical leadership, Team Coordinator and Rehab Therapy Services management to align care with program goals
- Contribute to service and system improvements that benefit patient care
Qualifications
- Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
- AHA Healthcare Provider CPR required
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science, Master’s Degree, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Successful completion of clinical internships as required by the academic program
- 1 year of OT experience preferred; pediatric and mental health occupational therapy experience strongly preferred
Work Schedule & Location
- Full time — 40 hours per week (shift schedules may be modified by the facility as operational needs require)
- Location: Baltimore, MD (on-site)
Compensation
- Hourly range: $34.62 — $57.19 (compensation commensurate with experience and equity for roles of similar scope)
- Annual estimated salary shown elsewhere on the posting is an estimate derived from the hourly range and typical hours; final compensation discussions occur during candidate screening and with hiring authorities.
Benefits & Professional Growth
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Employee and dependent tuition assistance
- Health & wellness programs
- Career growth and development opportunities
Why Join
- Work with a multidisciplinary mental health team in a well-resourced healthcare setting
- Opportunity to deliver both individual and group-based OT care in outpatient and IOP settings
- Supportive environment that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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