Travel Occupational Therapist, Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry - $2,526 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a traveling Occupational Therapist with pediatric experience for a 13-week inpatient psychiatric hospital assignment in Maine, primarily serving a "tween" unit with ages 5–18.

Details

• Inpatient psychiatric hospital setting with 100 licensed beds, 50 of which are designated for pediatric patients
• Primary unit is an inpatient 'tween' (pre-teen) unit with approximately 12 patients daily; cross-coverage to adolescent and younger children's units is required as needed
• Patient population includes children and adolescents ages 5–18 with diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and ODD
• Responsible for occupational therapy services for approximately 12 patients per day; approximately 90% will require evaluations and individual treatments
• OT services include evaluations, individual treatment sessions, and therapeutic group facilitation
• Variable shift schedule; start time ranges from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM depending on unit needs, with approximately 8-hour days
• Weekend rotations are possible; weekend shifts are typically 6-hour days
• Holiday coverage is required with equitable distribution among staff
• EMR: Cerner Millennium
• Unit equipment includes a swing, crash pad, vibroacoustic chair, trampoline, steamroller, ramps, scooters, and medicine balls

Requirements

• Active OT license required; ME license or compact license required if applicable
• OTR certification from NBCOT required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with pediatric patients in any setting
• Experience with sensory integration skills and interventions required
• Experience with therapeutic milieu and running therapeutic groups required
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and comfort with a variety of standardized assessments for evaluations
• Understanding of executive functioning skills and interventions
• High level of self-awareness and ability to adapt to varied patient and unit needs
• Full SSN required for consideration
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Two references within the past year required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse (peer references not accepted)
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required for employment clearance; medical exemptions are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Candidate's permanent address must be 100+ miles south or southwest of the facility to be eligible; candidates living north of the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Candidates must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Experience with group process and facilitation is preferred; experience with pediatric patients and sensory integration is preferred
• Orientation includes required hospital training covering self-protection, de-escalation, and restraint techniques, followed by 1–2 weeks of unit-specific orientation with OT staff
• Treatment team meets 3 days per week, with weekly sessions for treatment plan updates
• Collaborative team environment including Recreational Therapist, other OTs, Psychiatry, Nursing, and Clinical staff
• Dress code is business casual; jeans are acceptable; closed-toed shoes required, no strings on clothing, and hair must be up if past shoulder length
• Free parking available on the hospital campus
• Manager interviews are required

American Traveler Job ID #P-708822. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.