Activity Therapist - Per Diem

HRI Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Activity Therapist for our inpatient psychiatric units. This is a highly satisfying opportunity for a clinical professional who thrives on providing highly individualized care to a very acute patient population. This is a Per Diem position with hours available on weekdays and/or weekends.

HRI Hospital is a 66-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs. We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. The smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees. Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high-quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals.

We are located in Brookline—right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner—and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking.

About the role

• Run assigned treatment groups to meet the needs of various functioning levels and/or diagnostic categories
• Utilize interviewing techniques, observations, formal and informal screening/evaluation tools to assess functional level of patients
• Identify patients’ assets and problem areas
• Collaborate with patients in goal-setting
• Recommend appropriate activities for goal attainment and assist patients to select appropriate groups and activities
• Complete daily notes for each group

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in human services related field required. Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or other expressive therapy specialty preferred.
• License: LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, or OT preferred
• Experience: One year prior inpatient clinical experience preferred. Six months prior experience as a group leader preferred.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.