Activity Therapist

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ACTIVITY THERAPIST! PRN

Join our dynamic team at Ridgeview Institute Monroe and make a difference as an Activity Therapist! In this role, you'll plan and deliver engaging activities for our patients, contributing directly to their treatment goals and overall well-being. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll provide continuous care, support, and positive role modeling to patients, creating an environment that supports healing and growth.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare, we want to hear from you!

• Responsible for observing and applying sound judgment in patients' physical and mental conditions/needs.
• Document and communicate changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
• Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
• Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
• Plan and implement activity therapy for assigned patient case load within the facility.
• Model and teach appropriate social, coping, and stress management techniques to patients.
• Contribute to treatment plans with specific goals and interventions in therapeutic activities.

• Education & Licensure:
  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in occupational therapy, art, music, recreational therapy, humanities, or movement therapy. Master’s degree preferred. Certification or licensure by the state of Georgia and/or national governing body in the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements:
  Successful completion of CPR Certification and CPI before assisting with restraining procedures and within 30 days of employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

• 401(k) + matching
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Disclaimer:
Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Monroe.

This is a full-time role, and the expected compensation is $25.00 to $25.00 hourly. We’re excited to work with qualified candidates and will consider experience and skill level. Join us as our Activity Therapist!