Activities Therapist

Cleveland Clinic•Garfield Heights, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County since 1949, Marymount Hospital is a 269-registered bed acute care, faith-based hospital and became the first regional hospital to become a member of the Cleveland Clinic Healthcare System in 1995. This Magnet-recognized hospital maintains a strong commitment to the communities it serves through blending compassionate patient care with exceptional medical expertise. At Marymount Hospital, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As an Activities Therapist, you will help improve patient outcomes through various therapeutic interventions and supports. Your ability to connect with each person on a deep level can facilitate surprising results and make a lasting, meaningful difference in their lives every day. Your role is essential to our mission to provide the best healthcare experience possible. All the while, you can take advantage of the numerous individual and professional development opportunities offered within the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise. A caregiver in this position works days, Monday – Friday between 7:30am – 4:00pm or 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy, and/or Expressive Therapy
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and WELLE De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
Master's Degree for Art Therapy candidates

Nice To Haves

Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Art Therapist Provisional (ATR-P)
Experience providing therapeutic services in the Behavioral Health setting
Six months of group work and program planning/development experience

Responsibilities

Provide Therapeutic Programming assessments, written treatment plans, programming and ongoing notes in conjunction with the overall treatment objectives for each patient.
Design, research and implement therapeutic interventions to address designated patient needs.
Assess and document patient’s attendance and evaluate participation in therapeutic interventions.
Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate appropriately within the interdisciplinary team throughout treatment regarding patient progress.
Demonstrate effective group leadership skills in the treatment of patients and adapt groups (task, environment, time, location) to meet changing patient or staff needs.
Complete routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and accurately document all pertinent and meaningful observations and information on appropriate forms.
Adhere to general expectations for all employees to ensure the program functions effectively to meet the treatment needs of patients.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, staff and the hospital by respecting patients’ rights and dignity.
Act as a change agent in introducing new clinical information to the hospital.
Practice within the appropriate scope of practice and engage in clinical supervision if required (ATR-P).