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Athens - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Activities Therapist Behavioral Health

Job Type: Fulltime Day Shift

Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with primary care counselor using therapeutic recreational and leisure activities.

Core competencies include but are not limited to the following:

  • Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.

  • Evaluates each patients progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.

  • Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.

  • Provides patient and patients family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive Pay

  • Health Benefits (Medical Dental Vision) for fulltime employees

  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees

  • 401(k) plan with company match

  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent: Preferred X Required
Required LicensesCurrent ADA (Activity Director Certification) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist):X Preferred Required
Minimum Work ExperienceTwo 2 years recent experience in a social or recreational patient activities program in a health care setting needed with 13 years experience in a geriatric psychiatric or longterm care nursing environment:X Preferred Required
Certifications:The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Employment Type

Full-Time

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