Activity Therapist Assistant

Conifer Health Solutions • Modesto, CA

23d

About The Position

Reporting to the Clinical Programs Manager, the Activity Therapist provides appropriate assessment, treatment groups and record keeping on all patients involved in Creative Therapies program. Activity Therapist performs all functions as outlined in Title XXII under activity therapy. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning. Represents specific specialization as well as Creative Therapies Services as a whole within the clinical program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational, Occupational, Art, Music, movement/Dance Therapy or other appropriate discipline.
• Psychiatric Inpatient or Outpatient experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• The incumbent must have knowledge of variability in criteria used to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of treatment for children, adolescents and adults.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS card.
• Certificate or Registration through discipline specific credentialing process.
• Required water-safety certification per Stanislaus County Water Safety Regulations within 60 days of hire.
• Valid CA Drivers License and proof of automotive insurance.
• Standing, lifting, push/pull, climbing, reaching, sitting, twisting, bending, manual dexterity and mobility, touch, auditory and visual perception and acuity, adequate vocal pitch and volume of voice, ability to move quickly.
• Lift/position up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force.
• Sufficient perceptive acuity (vision and hearing) to perform all the related duties of the position
• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne pathogens, subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness), emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, occasional pressure due to multiple calls, patient turnover, interruptions and inquiries, subject to exposure to electrical mechanical hazards, radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material, exposure to potentially combative persons.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform groups and activities in other languages highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate assessment
• Provides treatment groups
• Record keeping on all patients involved in Creative Therapies program
• Performs all functions as outlined in Title XXII under activity therapy
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Represents specific specialization as well as Creative Therapies Services as a whole within the clinical program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees