Activity Therapist

Norcross GA 0550
Lakeview Behavioral Health
1 Technology Parkway South
Norcross, GA 30092, USA

• Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests.
• Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation.
• Plan and implement expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed.
• Conduct sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being, instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Assess patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient.
• Create treatment plans and programs that meet patient needs and interests.
• Complete assessments, create treatment plans.
• Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to patient.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or maintain independent.
• Bachelors Degree (Preferred) in Art Therapy or Recreation Therapy.

• Safety Minded — Novice
• Communication — Novice
• Attention to Detail — Novice

• Thought Provoking:
  Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Enthusiastic:
  Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

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