Hospital | OT

Occupational Therapist (Pediatric Psychiatric / Travel) – Bangor, ME

Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity: pediatric psychiatric inpatient OT in Bangor, Maine (13-week assignment). Join a collaborative pediatric mental health team and make an impact working with ages 5–18.

Job Details

• Location: Bangor, Maine (Zip: 04401) — travel OT jobs in Maine / New England
• Setting: Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital — inpatient "tween" unit (ages 5–18)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 11, 2026)
• Hours: 40 hours per week; typically 8-hour shifts with occasional weekend rotations (6-hour weekend shifts)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
• Employment Type: Travel (On-site)
• Parking: Free on campus

Why This Travel OT Role

This pediatric occupational therapy job offers hands-on experience in pediatric mental health, sensory integration, and group facilitation within an upbeat, supportive clinical team. Bangor is a welcoming community with arts, parks, and a great quality of life for travel clinicians.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with pediatric patients (clinical pediatric OT experience preferred)
• Current OTR credential from NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
• Active Maine Occupational Therapy License or ability to obtain prior to start
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience with sensory integration, therapeutic milieu, and behavioral health interventions preferred
• Comfort facilitating groups and supporting group process for children, tweens, and adolescents
• Strong clinical reasoning and familiarity with standardized pediatric assessments
• High level of self-awareness, adaptability, and patient-centered care approach
• First-time travel therapists are welcome — travel OT positions and travel therapy jobs supported

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations, individualized treatments, and therapeutic groups for pediatric psychiatric patients (ages 5–18) with diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and ODD
• Primary coverage of the inpatient "tween" unit (approximately 12 patients daily) with cross-coverage to adolescent and younger units as needed
• Implement sensory integration strategies, executive functioning supports, and adaptive interventions for daily living and school readiness
• Plan and facilitate group therapy sessions and therapeutic activities that promote self-regulation, social skills, and coping
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary pediatric mental health team including recreation therapists, nurses, clinicians, social workers, and unit management
• Participate in treatment team meetings, weekly treatment plan updates, and discharge planning
• Complete hospital and unit orientation, including safety, de-escalation, self-protection, and restraint training
• Maintain professional appearance (business casual; jeans allowed), closed-toed shoes, and appropriate hair safety

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive travel OT compensation: estimated weekly salary $1,830–$1,970 and guaranteed 40 hours/week
• Supportive clinical team with strong onboarding and training for travel therapists
• Free on-campus parking
• Opportunity to expand pediatric psychiatric OT skills and build clinical experience in behavioral health

Ready to apply? Apply now for this pediatric occupational therapist travel position in Bangor, ME. Join our healthcare team today — pediatric inpatient OT and travel therapy jobs available. For questions about licensing or assignment details, contact our recruiting team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.