Activity Therapist
Activity Therapist
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Job Description
Schedule: Full Time
Your experience matters
Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Byjoining our team youre embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.
How youll contribute
The Activity Therapist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based activity services to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders. Activity Therapist plans organizes and directs medically approved activity programs including such activities as holidays and special events social activities relaxation techniques music-based interventions leisure educational games and expressive arts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships increase motivation to socialize effectively and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. Activity Therapist regulates content of the programs in accordance with patients capabilities needs interests and treatment plan.
An Activity Therapistwho excels in this role:
- Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices.
- Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural religious and physical disabilities in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities.
- Documents the patients response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status as appropriate.
- Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists.
- Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physicians/licensed practitioners treatment orders.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology.
What were looking for
Applicants should possess:
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS) Music Therapy (MT-BC) Art Therapy (ATR ATR-BC ATR-P LPAT) or similar field required.
Experience:Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. May be required to work flexible hours holidays and overtime.
EEOC Statement
Mercy Behavioral Health Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Behavioral Health Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
