Activity therapist job description

You should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Music, Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy, or a related discipline - or HS Diploma and equivalent. Three (3) years clinical experience in a psychiatric setting, with at least one year experience applying activity therapy methods and techniques.

Make a difference in the Treasure Valley and surrounding communities. Our employees enjoy:

• A strong company culture - We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, focus 100% on optimizing patient outcomes and emphasize our core values: excellence, passion, respect and stewardship.
• An enjoyable work environment - You'll experience a family-like atmosphere, strong teamwork and leader accessibility. Smaller department size allows you the opportunity to have a greater impact and promotes an open and engaged staff.
• A challenging career path - Joining our team is a career choice that allows you to create your own opportunities and cultivate a passion for the services provided while working through challenges. Our employees are exposed to several different areas of patient care and hospital operations.
• Competitive compensation and benefits - Our pay philosophy places us above market pay and compliments our benefits package making Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital an attractive opportunity.

Our newest team members are saying…

“…amazing staff – very welcoming and helpful!”

“…orientation and training was wonderful and organized.”

“...warm and open attitude and approach with both staff and patients.”

“…fun introduction to leadership team; great company message.”

“…very positive atmosphere; I was never a burden with my questions.”

“...management is patient; offers tons of support.”

Come join us!

As mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) all employees and regular contractors of Cottonwood Creek are required to obtain the COVID-19 Vaccine or receive approval for an exception prior to date of hire.

Haven Behavioral Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

The Activity Therapist, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, is responsible for providing therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent or child patients under DBHH care for emotional or substance abuse problems. The Activity Therapist will help to develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans demonstrating sound application of AT Theory and methodology and therapy sessions for individuals, families or groups.

Participates in the formulation of patient's treatment plans, including the establishment of treatment goals and objectives.

Monitors and documents patient's progress in achieving treatment goals and objectives in group notes, as well as through individual and family sessions.

Consult with doctors, case managers and nursing staff as needed to provide quality patient care. Contacts outpatient treatment providers as needed.
Conducts individual therapy with patients.

Conducts family therapy sessions for patients and family members.

Provides process-oriented group therapies, as well as conducting educational and other didactic groups as assigned.

Reports to community and/or state agencies regarding any patient issues as required by law.

Represents hospital in legal proceedings as required.

Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.

Supports facility internal and external customer service standards.

Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

Requirements

Education - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational, music, art therapy, or occupational therapy) preferred

Experience - A minimum of 1 year of experience in a field relevant to the therapy specialty area or a combination of education and experience preferred. Healthcare and inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. Teaching or training experience is a plus.

Required Licenses - Certification or registration

Additional Requirements - Must obtain and maintain approved CPR certification as well as successful completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior training including restraint and seclusion policies prior to assuming patient care responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.

Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand, DSMIIIR methodology.

Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health. Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.

Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.

Must have excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.

Must be able to multi-task, and prioritize with strong time management skills.

Screening: Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and physical and be able to provide positive employment references.

Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for a sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.

CSG is offering a $2,500.00 Sign-On-Bonus for this position. The Sign-On-Bonus will be paid after the successful completion of the 3-month initial evaluation period.

This position offers:

• Competitive compensation.
• An opportunity to work at a site based location with consistent and stable hours.
• No weekends, holidays, or on-call.
• Full-Time (40 hours per week) Monday to Friday Hours:
  • School Year: 12:45 PM to 8:45 PM.
  • Summer 10:00 AM to 6 PM.
• The opportunity to provide in-person and telehealth services based on clinical rationale on a case by case basis during the pandemic.
• A great opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest human services providers in PA.

Program Information:

• The Therapeutic After-School Program is designed as a structured treatment program that provides therapeutic activities and determines individual goals and assignments related to skill-building for youth between the ages of 6 to 12 who have a mental health diagnosis. Clients may be referred to the program due to needing improvement in areas such as anger management, coping skills, impulse control, problem solving, self-esteem, self-expression, decision making, emotional regulation, social interaction, and creative expression. Additional therapeutic components may focus on socialization, assistance with homework, community outings, and family outreach.

As a
Group Activity Therapist
, you are an active member of a multidisciplinary team. Your primary responsibility is to assist and support children and their families in achieving their optimal level of functioning. You will also:

• Provide case administration to an assigned caseload.
• Facilitate group process and activity within the program.
• Perform clinical assessments and develop/implement treatment plans.
• Share in the ongoing assessment of the individual's progress.
• Engage in daily interaction and communication with program participants.
• Utilize company vehicles to complete daily transportation runs.

CSG offers Health Insurance & Benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available on the 1st day of employment for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & children who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave.
• Extensive paid training with an assigned Mentor.
• Career Development Opportunities.
• Wellness Programs and Reimbursement.
• Up-to-date, user friendly technology and in-house IT support.
• 401K with employer match, Tuition Assistance & More!

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Qualifications:

Must have one of the following:

• Have a certification as a BCaBA.
• Have a certification as an RBT.
• Have a certification as a BCAT.
• Have a behavior health certification or behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services.

Must have all of the following:

• Have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individual to appointments.
• Able to travel to trainings/meetings upon request of program director.
• Ability to obtain clearances as defined by regulations.

Become a valued member of the CSG Team. Together, we are a force for good!

To APPLY or learn more about this and all open positions at CSG, please visit csgonline.org/jobs .

Like other healthcare organizations, we provide essential services to individuals and we will continue to serve and to hire during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing a safe and stable work environment for our team.

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Workforce Diversity.