Activity Therapist - PRN/Per Diem
About The Position
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital, newly opened, is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the Scottsdale, Arizona population and the greater Phoenix region. Our 120-bed facility offers specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, Humanities, Social Work or related therapeutic discipline.
- A minimum of One (1) year of related experience, knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Certification or licensure as a CTRS is required.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementing activity services for assigned program
- Defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
