Recreational Therapist - PRN

Job Summary

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 the care of Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute 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.

• Art Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Yoga
• Music Therapy
• Drama Therapy
• Adventure Therapy
• 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
• 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

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 the care of Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute 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.

• Art Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Yoga
• Music Therapy
• Drama Therapy
• Adventure Therapy

• 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
• 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.

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!

Georgetown 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.

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