Activity Therapist - Full Time

Therapeutic Activities Therapist

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited, has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

The Therapeutic Activities Therapist functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics, depending on the nursing unit assigned. At present, the nursing units include a 28 bed adult psych unit, a 28 bed adult dual diagnosis, a 22 bed child and adolescent unit, a 24 bed detox unit and a 20 bed rehab unit.

Position Summary:

The Therapeutic Activities Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Shift

Hours:

9:00am to 5:30pm

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Certification, licensure, and/or Board Certification by state and/or national governing body in Art Therapy (Required) Licenses Included: CTRS (recreation therapy), ATR (art therapy), MT-BC (music therapy), OT (occupational therapy) and LAC/LPC (counseling)

Related

Work Experience:

1-3 years (Required)

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge in one or more program disciplines (i.e. art, occupational, recreation, and/or music, expressive, dance therapy).
• Knowledge of psychiatric care techniques.
• Knowledge of assaultive behavior management techniques.
• Thorough knowledge and training in CPR, preferred.
• Knowledge of adolescent and adult program rules and protocols.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English language.
• Visual acuity is needed for accurate reading of patient charts and for demonstrating activities or assisting patients in activities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and tolerate a variety of repetitive tasks.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to work in an environment where the noise level is frequently high; where chemicals are frequently used for cleaning; where mechanical and electrical hazards may be occasionally present; and where dust, mist and steam are frequently generated in housekeeping tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.