ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver therapeutic programs for patients and make treatment recommendations that are individualized to circumstances and needs of each patient in conjunction with interdisciplinary treatment team
• Maintain the clinical and administrative documentation associated with the therapeutic services provided
• Stay abreast of regulatory standards (including The Joint Commission) that involve recreational and activity therapies
• Effectively contribute to the discharge planning of patients
• Assist the Lead Activity Therapist in maintaining the Activity Therapy Department’s resources and equipment including the movie and book library; ensure rooms are properly supplied and maintain cleanliness
• Deliver and collect patient exit interviews and implement appropriate measures based on results
• Collaborate with clinical management on scheduling activity therapy sessions based on patient and hospital needs
• Oversee and monitor Activity therapy patient care programs and treatment outcomes
• Provide individual and/or group evaluation in treatment sessions
• Identify, document, and report any and all instances of adult or child abuse and neglect to the appropriate parties including a member of management, the police, and state agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field and working towards Recreational Therapy certification is required
• Master’s degree in a Recreational Therapy or related field preferred
• Experience in clinical interviewing and knowledge of the concept and philosophy of Activity Therapy in the treatment process is required
• One year experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility preferred

Schedule

Available shifts: This full-time position includes some evening, weekend, and night shifts.