Kennedy Krieger Institute

Kennedy Krieger, a renowned leader in pediatric healthcare, is seeking to fill the position of MRI Tech II at the F.M. Kirby Research Center for Functional Brain Imaging. At Kennedy Krieger, we serve the children and families in need of our care 24/7, 365 days a year. We’re passionate about building resources to fuel groundbreaking research, innovative treatments and life-changing education, all in the name of transforming the lives of children with disorders of the brain. The Kirby Center is a world-renowned research center specializing in brain imaging. The center has transformed neuroscience and medical imaging by developing cutting-edge MRI techniques that allows researchers to study brain function, physiology, and structure. The MRI Technologist II will be responsible for the day-to-day imaging operations in the F.M. Kirby Research Center. The incumbent is a medical and research professional with a comprehensive role that includes preparing subjects for scanning,...

The Occupational Therapist I is an early career professional that will perform evaluation and subsequent planning, execution, and supervision of therapy programs for persons with sensory motor or neuromotor dysfunction. The incumbent will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for affiliating students, staff, and community agencies; clinical supervision of Occupational Therapy students, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), and volunteers/aides; and maintain appropriate patient records and documentation. Responsibilities Evaluate assigned patients using acquired information about the patient’s functional skills, roles, and context. Prioritize needs and analyze information obtained from the occupational profile to begin the treatment planning process. Develop treatment plans consistent with best practices, well-grounded in evidence, and utilizing clinical reasoning. Execute client-centered,...

Up to $5000 Hiring Incentive. Full-time or Part-time positions available Have you wondered about or wanted to be a part of a new school program? If bringing your social work expertise to a small start-up program (2nd year) appeals, Kennedy Krieger School: Southern Maryland Campus in California, Maryland may be right for you. We're looking for a dedicated social worker to join our team as our program is in its second year. Work with lower, middle, and high school students and their families in this specialized non-public program. Responsibilities Provides social work services to students, including psychosocial assessment and treatment/interventions, including but not limited to individual and group therapy, case management services and family support if needed. Participates in interdisciplinary school committees. Provides appropriate documentation according to departmental guidelines, including but not limited to required IEP documentation,...

Hiring Incentive: $2500. Language Proficiency Differential Available The Speech Language Pathologist I will provide direct home-based, center-based, and telehealth parent training and patient care for assessing and treating communication (i.e., speech/language), oral motor, and feeding/swallowing disorders. The incumbent will administer department and program functions, maintain documentation relative to services offered, and participate in intra- and interdisciplinary training programs. Responsibilities Provide parent training and therapy programs that focus on resolving an identified condition or diminishing its functional impact, with consideration given to setting clear and measurable goals and incorporating child and family needs, interests, abilities, and perspective. Utilize a range of techniques to engage children and families. Provide home-based, center-based, and/or telehealth functional communication (i.e., speech/language), oral motor, and...

The Psychiatric Clinical Social Worker I provides clinical care to children, adolescents, adults, and families including evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment of mental health conditions. The incumbent provides services utilizing evidence-based/informed treatment models that are best suited to the needs of the patient/family, and coordinates care with multi-disciplinary teams focused on the strengths and effective treatment individualized for the patient and family. The incumbent may be involved in training activities, outreach, and research as members of interdisciplinary programs and the department. Responsibilities Provides high quality diagnostic and initial evaluations for patients and families referred to the Psychiatric Mental Health Program (PMHP). Engages in treatment planning and delivery in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members involved in care. Provides evidence based/informed mental health treatment focused on goals...

Are you a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping children and adolescents thrive in their educational journey? Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a  Speech-Language Pathologist I  to join our dynamic Special Education team and make a lasting impact in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. Exciting opportunity to work with a team of supportive SLPs. Work with elementary, high school, and transitional students (up to 21 years old) with complex communication needs and significant behavioral challenges. Many AAC/AT learning opportunities. Students earn certificates of completion as they work to develop functional life skills in this collaborative and specialized interdisciplinary setting. Opportunities for growth and leadership. What You’ll Do: As an SLP-I, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students with communication challenges by: Conducting  comprehensive assessments  in speech, language, oral...

The Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologist I completes EEG studies in the inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and in the outpatient Sleep Electroencephalographic (EEG) Clinic. This position will perform Continuous Electroencephalographic (cEEG) monitoring; evaluations; and data analysis of patients with seizures. This staff member will edit and archive EEG video data; ensure proper documentation; provide technical assistance; follow protocols; review data; write reports; engage in training; and maintains databases, equipment, the technical environment, and laboratory inventory. The incumbent will also explain procedures to be performed in a manner that is age appropriate and understandable to patients and their family. **$2500 Hiring Incentive; this is a night shift position Responsibilities Complete Electroencephalographic (EEG) studies including but not limited to; equipment set-up for Continuous Electroencephalographic (cEEG) monitoring recordings;...