Activity Therapist - Per Diem

UHS•Brookline, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

HRI Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Activity Therapist for our inpatient psychiatric units. This is a highly satisfying opportunity for a clinical professional who thrives on providing highly individualized care to a very acute patient population. This is a Per Diem position with hours available on weekdays and/or weekends. HRI Hospital is a 66-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs. We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. At the same time, the smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees. Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals. We are located in Brookline – right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner – and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking. Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Master’s in human services related field required.
One year prior inpatient clinical experience preferred.
Six months prior experience as a group leader preferred.

Nice To Haves

Art Therapy, Music Therapy or other expressive therapy speciality preferred.
LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, or OT preferred

Responsibilities

Run assigned treatment groups to meet the need of various functioning level and/or diagnostic categories
Utilize interviewing techniques, observations, formal and informal screening/evaluation tools to assess functional level of patients
Identify patients’ assets and problem areas
Collaborate with patients in goal-setting
Recommend appropriate activities for goal attainment and assist patients to select appropriate groups and activities
Complete daily notes for each group