Occupational Therapist Consultant - Eating Recovery Center
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
About the Job
This is a contract role that will conduct two group therapy sessions a week.
Who we are
ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 9 states and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma-related disorders.
What you'll be doing:
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist Consultant to join our team. The Occupational Therapist Consultant will be responsible for providing group therapy as part of our specialty ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) program.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct group therapy for individuals with restrictive and avoidant eating patterns
- Provide group education and skills training/practice
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of clients' progress and treatment.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Stay informed about new developments and best practices in the field of occupational therapy.
- Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Must Haves:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Active state license to practice occupational therapy.
- Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the field of occupational therapy.
How we invest in you
Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering the high-quality care we promise to our patients. This means that from day one, we’re here to support your role by offering ongoing training and continuing education opportunities, as well as support to achieve internal growth.
What we offer
Healthy organizations value the mental wellness of their teams, and we understand that the professionals who work for us are not immune to their own mental health conditions. In the same way we observe and guide our patients, we take the same consideration for our employees when building our benefits packages and healthcare offerings. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit plans, Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and tuition reimbursement.
Compensation for the Occupational Therapist position is $32.20- $43.00 based upon candidate experience and market expectations.