ACTIVITIES THERAPY ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Program Specialist II 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 under the direction of a Recreational Therapist. Key Responsibilities include: Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patient's physical and mental condition/needs. Observe and document changes in patient's appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals. Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Recreational Therapist. Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in activity therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline preferred; or currently enrolled in a Certified Recreational Therapy program, or have State Approved Activity Director Certification and/or Associate's Degree in occupational therapy or related field.
- Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Preferred certification by state and/or national governing body in the following applicable areas: art, recreation, occupation, or music therapy, if applicable.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patient's physical and mental condition/needs.
- Observe and document changes in patient's appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
- Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Recreational Therapist.
- Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plans
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Career Level
Mid Level
