Activity Therapist Full-Time
About The Position
Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital is looking for qualified candidates for an Activity Therapist Department to plan, organize, coordinate, implement and direct expressive therapy treatment programs providing leisure, recreation and social activities for patients. Essential Job Functions: Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests. Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation. Plan and implement expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed. Conduct sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being, instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs. Assess patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient. Create treatment plans and programs that meet patient needs and interests. Complete assessments, create treatment plans. Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to patient. Engage patients in therapeutic activities. Help patients learn social skills needed to become or maintain independent. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree in Art Therapy or Recreation Therapy
Responsibilities
- Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests.
- Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation.
- Plan and implement expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed.
- Conduct sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being, instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
- Assess patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient.
- Create treatment plans and programs that meet patient needs and interests.
- Complete assessments, create treatment plans.
- Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to patient.
- Engage patients in therapeutic activities.
- Help patients learn social skills needed to become or maintain independent.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
