Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital

102d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager for Day Treatment, the Activity Therapist (AT) is responsible for utilizing a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation techniques, etc.) to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of day treatment patients. The AT utilizes group content that is aligned with the program philosophy and governing evidenced based practices. The AT is a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team. The AT must be certified in Ohio as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Recreational Therapist, or Expressive Therapist to provide such services, which may occur in group sessions or individually. The AT demonstrates and models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certification in Ohio as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Recreational Therapist, or Expressive Therapist.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified Art Therapists (ATR-BC)
• Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist - American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• MT-BC Music Therapist Board Certified - Certification Board for Music Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistant - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®)

Responsibilities

• Utilize a variety of activities to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of day treatment patients.
• Align group content with program philosophy and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide services in group sessions or individually.
• Demonstrate and model Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees