Activities Therapist Assistant, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Columbus Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a PRN Activities Therapist Assistant for its behavioral health hospital. The role contributes to patients’ therapeutic programs by providing activities and groups in accordance with the treatment plan and protocols established by the Activity Therapist. The assistant documents patient responses, communicates with the Activity Therapist when a patient is not responding to treatment, and supports clear expectations and effective program functioning. Activities should address patients’ needs and developmental differences and be approved by the Activity Therapist.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in a recreation-related field.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, including direct experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Document patients’ responses to groups relevant to treatment in daily or weekly progress status, as appropriate.
• Provide groups according to protocols established by the Activity Therapist and work with patients toward the greatest benefit and resolution.
• Maintain communication with the Activity Therapist when a patient is not responding to treatment.
• Contribute to effective functioning of the patient’s program and understand age differences and corresponding developmental needs.
• Provide activities appropriate to patients’ needs and a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with Activity Therapist approval.
• Help maintain a quality program that meets patients’ therapeutic needs and provide direction and education to communicate expectations clearly.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED