Activity Therapist (PRN DAYS)

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital • Plainfield, IN

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About The Position

We are excited to announce an opening for the Activity Therapist at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH). The Activity Therapy Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. Planning and organizing activity programs under the supervision of a manager. Setting up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc. Maintaining and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities. Assisting recreation staff in conducting sports, games, and events. Assisting participants during activities. Performing administrative tasks such as filling out paperwork and answering telephones. Ensuring participants' safety.

Requirements

• High School Degree, GED, or higher.
• Completion of Activity Director Certified (ADC) course preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience, including leading groups, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• CPR certification and management of aggressive behavior training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.

Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing activity programs under the supervision of a manager.
• Setting up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc.
• Maintaining and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities.
• Assisting recreation staff in conducting sports, games, and events.
• Assisting participants during activities.
• Performing administrative tasks such as filling out paperwork and answering telephones.
• Ensuring participants' safety.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree