Occupational Therapist, Adolescent Neuropsych Unit

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended clinical orientation

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is hiring an Occupational Therapist for the Adolescent Neuropsych Unit in Towson, MD. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, in-person, with some evenings and weekend shifts as needed.

The role involves assessing and treating patients, developing goals, documenting progress, and collaborating with the treatment team. Ideal candidates hold an OT degree, a Maryland OT license, and have 2–3 years of relevant experience; inpatient psychiatric settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Current license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice in psychosocial and physical dysfunction; basic computer usage skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of occupational therapy services according to professional standards.
• Screen patients/students, provide functional assessments, develop goals and treatment modalities for plans.
• Provide direct services for individuals and groups for assigned caseload; document and report progress.
• Participate in program evaluation and contribute to committees as assigned.
• Train, orient, and evaluate OT interns and volunteers; may provide orientation to new hires.

Skills

OT theory knowledge

Evening/weekend flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree/licensure

Maryland OT license

Job description

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Occupational Therapist, Adolescent Neuropsych Unit

• Posted on October 15, 2026

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• Rehabilitation Services


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: OCCUP009993

Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

What to expect.

• Perform a full range of occupational therapy services according to professional standards.


• Screen patients/students, provide functional assessments, develop goals and modalities for treatment plans, provide direct services for individuals and groups for assigned caseload.


• Communicate with patients/students based on an understanding of their developmental needs.


• Document and report patient/student progress to treatment/educational team.


• Participate in program evaluation.


• Utilize experience in program development for specialized patient population(s) and by representing professional discipline on committees as assigned.


• Assist in training, orienting, and evaluating the performance of occupational therapy interns and volunteers.


• May provide orientation and professional direction to newly hired Occupational Therapists.


• Work some evening and weekend shifts as needed.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• An extended clinical orientation led by Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department to prepare you for the responsibilities of your role.


• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation


• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions


• 403b retirement match


• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions


• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The pay range for this position is $66,019.20 minimum to $105,414.40 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.


• Current license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously throughout tenure in position. Must maintain professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service sessions.


• Work requires current knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice in the field of psychosocial and physical dysfunction and basic computer usage skills obtained through academic and clinical internship requirements of a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.


• Two to three years of progressively more responsible work experience in order to identify and meet treatment program needs of varying special patient/student populations, and possess a highly developed sense of the professional scope and parameters of occupational therapy practice.
  
  
  
  • Experience as a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant may be considered, if applicable.
  
  
  
  


• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred, but not necessary.


• Positions on inpatient units may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to facilitate programming.

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