Activity Therapist
Ridgeview Institute - Monroe · Monroe, GA · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$20–$24/hrFull-time
About the role
Your Work Matters
How will you make a difference? Join our dynamic team at Ridgeview Institute Monroe and make a difference as an Activity Therapist!
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging activities for our patients, contributing directly to their treatment goals and overall well-being.
- Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
- Aid patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
- Model and teach appropriate social, coping, and stress management techniques to patients.
- Contribute to treatment plans with specific goals and interventions in therapeutic activities.
Requirements
- Education & Licensure: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in occupational therapy, art, music, recreational therapy, humanities, or movement therapy. Master’s degree preferred.
- Certification or licensure by the state of Georgia and/or national governing body in the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.
- One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness preferred.
Additional Skill Requirements
- Successful completion of CPR Certification and CPI before assisting with restraining procedures and within 30 days of employment.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Your Care Matters
- We provide:
- 401(k) + matching
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
Compensation
This is a full-time role, and the expected compensation is $20.00 to $24.00 hourly.