Weekend PRN Activity Therapist - Behavioral Hospital
About the role
As a PRN Activity Therapist at Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington, you'll design and implement therapeutic recreation programs that support patients' recovery journey. This role combines clinical expertise with creative engagement to help patients develop coping skills and achieve their treatment goals through meaningful activities.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement therapeutic recreation programs
- Conduct psychosocial and leisure skills assessments
- Teach coping skills and stress management techniques
- Facilitate group therapy sessions
- Provide individualized therapeutic interventions
- Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Communicate patient progress and behavioral changes
- Document interventions and treatment outcomes
- Contribute to the development of patient care plans
- Share insights on patient response to therapy
- Model appropriate behaviors and interactions
- Apply counseling concepts and methods
- Lead group processing activities
- Demonstrate expertise in group dynamics
- Create engaging therapeutic environments
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Occupational Therapy preferred
- Knowledge of psychiatric care and mental illness
- Strong group facilitation skills
- Excellent documentation abilities
- Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and holidays
- One year experience in behavioral health setting
- Background in psychiatric patient care
- Experience with diverse patient populations
- Crisis intervention training
- Knowledge of mental health recovery principles
- Strong therapeutic assessment skills
- Excellence in group facilitation
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management capabilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Occupational Therapy preferred
- One year experience in behavioral health setting
- Knowledge of psychiatric care and mental illness
- Strong group facilitation skills
- Excellent documentation abilities
- Crisis intervention training
- Knowledge of mental health recovery principles
- Strong therapeutic assessment skills
- Excellence in group facilitation
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management capabilities
Skills
- Therapeutic recreation
- Psychosocial and leisure skills assessments
- Coping skills and stress management techniques
- Group therapy facilitation
- Individualized therapeutic interventions
- Interdisciplinary treatment team participation
- Documentation and reporting
- Development of patient care plans
- Insight sharing
- Behavior modeling
- Counseling concepts and methods
- Group processing activities
- Expertise in group dynamics
- Engaging therapeutic environments creation
Benefits
- Professional development support
- Continuing education
- Mentorship programs
- Specialized training opportunities
- Career advancement potential
- Dynamic healthcare setting
- Collaborative team atmosphere
- Focus on evidence-based practices
- Commitment to quality care
- Supportive leadership
Pay
$16-18 per hour
Schedule
Weekend PRN position
Day shifts available: Friday - Monday
Flexible hours between 8:00am - 4:30pm
Includes weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
Arlington, TX
Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.