Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Part time

About the role

Under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager for the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness Department Mental Crisis Services, the Activity Therapist (AT) utilizes a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation techniques, etc.) to enhance the physical and emotional well‑being of day treatment patients. The AT aligns group content with the program philosophy and governing evidence‑based practices, serves as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team, and models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation techniques, etc.) to enhance physical and emotional well‑being of day treatment patients.
• Ensure group content aligns with the program philosophy and governing evidence‑based practices.
• Function as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate and model Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• MT‑BC Music Therapist Board Certified – Certification Board for Music Therapists
• Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR‑BC) – The Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.
• ATCP Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Occupational Therapy Assistant – National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®)
• Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist – American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)

Skills

• Art therapy techniques
• Music therapy techniques
• Game‑based interventions
• Video‑based activities
• Drama and role‑play
• Movement and sports activities
• Crafts and hands‑on projects
• Dance and dance/movement therapy
• Relaxation and stress‑reduction techniques

Schedule

Part‑time position (24 hours per