Mosaic Community Services, Inc·Rosedale, Maryland
The intern will plan and lead effective occupational therapy groups and perform screenings and assessments for clients. They are responsible for documenting interventions and collaborating with staff to develop recovery-based OT plans.
This is an unpaid position, available only to students currently enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program affiliated with Sheppard Pratt or Mosaic community services.
Occupational therapy students (level I) functions under the supervision of an occupational therapist or program coordinator and will be responsible for:
Planning, implementing and leading effective OT groups at the PRP and community
Completing occupational therapy screenings, assessments and assisting with interpretation
Planning and completing academic assignments as part of level I fieldwork, informing supervisor or needs, plans, progress
Demonstrate increasing competence with the OT process: chart review, screening tools, interview other OT assessment tools and synthesis of the information to develop OT plans based on recovery themes, OT theory and evidence based practice
documentation of OT groups, 1:1 OT, integrated health and other reports as requested
Collaborating with clients, students and staff to plan intervention for 1:1 clients, groups and the program to engage clients and orient them to the role of occupational therapy
Provide safe and ethical services in all duties, following policies and procedures of the agency, OT code of ethics and using sound judgment
Collaborating with supervisor to develop clinical and professional skills to develop entry level competency by the end of fieldwork
Managing time, work areas, costs in effective, efficient manner to complete daily duties in a competent, safe manner We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about additional job opportunities, visit sheppardpratt.org/careers.
Candidates must be students currently enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program affiliated with Sheppard Pratt or Mosaic community services. The position is specifically for Level I fieldwork students.
Market context
In Maryland, allied-health demand for Occupational Therapists is often strongest in settings that need licensed clinicians with recent hands-on experience. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a current Maryland OT license, an accredited OT degree, and at least one year of recent experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full posting, then confirm your license status and recent experience before applying.
