Activity Therapist I (WSHPI)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Activity Therapist Iwho is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier more resilient community we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health William S. Hall 220 Faison Drive Columbia SC 29203.

• Plan organize coordinate implement and conduct goal oriented assigned Activity Therapy groups sessions activities and activities. Serve as secondary therapist in the absence of the primary therapist.
• Observe interview and prepare timely written and electronic medical records documentation related to treatment goals on assigned patients identifying interests skills and problem areas. Submit calendars requisitions statistical reports as requested and/or needed. comply with Performance Improvement and Infection Control measures. Knowledgeable of directives policies and procedures that meet OMH and BPH for accrediting standards and regulations.
• Provide pertinent feedback and input to Treatment Team regarding patients progress involvement schedules etc. Provide and ensure accurate timely documentation for Treatment Team meetings; provide information regarding the patientss goals outcomes interests activity involvement behavior and performance on Master Treatment Plan (MTP) and update before Treatment Team meetings. Provide signature on Master Treatment Plan (MTP) and update before finalization. Communicate with supervisor coordinator and lodge staff regarding schedules changes coverage and concerns. Attend Treatment Team meetings only as requested and with prior supervisory approval.
• Plan coordinate implement evening weekend holiday and leisure activities and special/seasonal events.
• Attend and participate in Activity Therapy Service and mandatory meetings relevant committees educational in-services workshop trainings conferences and other appropriate meetings as required.
• Maintain facilities equipment and supplies. Inventory and submit requisitions for supplies equipment food orders repairs etc. Observe and comply with rules regulations and policies.

• Possess a valid SC drivers license.
• Be able to push pull lift and climb
• Be able to work evenings nights weekends holidays inclement weather conditions (as requested).
• Be flexible and willing to work with all genders and populations in the BPH Adult Child and Adolescent and Forensic service areas.
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• A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelors degree in physical education recreation or a related field may be substituted for the required experience.

• Masters degree in recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutics Art Physical and Leisure Education Exercise Science Health Music Horticulture Library Science Sociology Sports management Psychology Human Performance Fine Arts or a bachelors degree in the aforementioned field and one (1) year of experience.

Post hire employee must:

• Have knowledge ability skills of principles practices objectives of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) in group setting.
• Have knowledge of state and federal regulations current guidelines policies and procedures related to TR and patients in a psychiatric hospital.
• Have skills in planning. organizing and implementing TR programs.
• Have skills in expressing ides clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Be able to drive/operate state vehicles.
• Demonstrate acceptable attendance and punctuality rarely being tardy for work.
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record and proactively communicates with the supervisor if running late or unable to attend work (submits the appropriate documentation for planned and unplanned leave in a timely manner).
• Adhere to one hour lunch period.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.