Occupational Therapist (Behavioral Health)
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Olney
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for an Occupational
Therapist to join our Behavioral Health department at MedStar
Montgomery Medical Center! The ideal candidate will be a licensed
Occupational Therapist with knowledge of computerized clinical
information systems such as AMHC database, Clinicians View, and
Chart View. Yo u will evaluate and treat physician referred
patients 13 years of age and older in all levels of care. Join one
of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro
region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland
Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your
next great career move! Primary Duties: Clinical: Evaluates and
treats referred patients using appropriate assessment tools and
communicates findings via written and oral report. Formulates
appropriate treatment plans and goals for all patients assessed
with AMHC Interdisciplinary Team. Supports the patient by providing
education that leads towards growth and personal responsibility.
Plans group treatment sessions with other staff and processes the
group at its conclusions. Updates other professionals regarding
patients’ progress and collaboratively plans patient’s course of
treatment. Observes and documents patient activities in the medical
record in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Maintains
equipment and supplies. Team: Acts as a departmental and hospital
resource through informal leadership and technical expertise. Acts
as a mentor to others on the team and in AMHC. Participates in the
orientation of new staff members, assists with supervision of
students and volunteers as needed. Development: Maintains current
knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs
in self and initiates actions to address these education needs.
Attends continuing education programs to maintain licensure.
Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the
department. Maintains compliance with Code 10 training Completes
all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within
allotted time for completion (CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary
Resuscitation), License, PPD, Competencies, Age Specifics, etc.)
Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between
departments. Participates in inter-departmental teams and
committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides
department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during
participation with interdepartmental teams and committees.
Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with
staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.
Qualifications: Occupational Therapy degree. At least 1 year of
experience preferred. Experience with mental health preferred.
Maryland Licensure as Occupational Therapist. BLS (Basic Life
Support). This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD
$64.71 /Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Bethesda , Occupational Therapist (Behavioral Health), Healthcare , Olney, Maryland
