Activity Therapist - PRN

UHS • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities since 1985. As a leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services, The Brook – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital that offers a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services for children and adults.

Requirements

• Recreational Therapist: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and eligible to sit for national exam conducted through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• Art Therapist: Minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited university and working towards registration with the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB).
• Music Therapist: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and eligible to sit for national exam conducted through the Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT).

Responsibilities

• Supports and implements program philosophy, working closely with other personnel to ensure that each treatment intervention is appropriate for the patient.
• Maintains high quality documentation of all therapy services consistent with facility policies in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines as established by facility policy and procedures.
• Maintains professional, ethical standards and all legal requirements.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide patient-centered care.
• Assesses patients’ needs regularly and assists in the development and updating of the Master Treatment plan.
• Facilitates group activity therapy to assigned patients.
• Assists team with planning and executing special events for patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific physical, motor, cognitive, language and social/personality developments, utilizing development levels within the application of activity therapy.
• Adheres to all safety policies and safe work practices.
• Attends hospital safety trainings.

Benefits

• Free meals in our onsite cafeteria
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees