Activity Therapist

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital•Plainfield, IN

1d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Therapist at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH) is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned programs. This role involves providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. The position includes planning and organizing activity programs under the supervision of a manager, setting up activity equipment, maintaining and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities, assisting recreation staff in conducting activities, assisting participants during activities, performing administrative tasks, and ensuring participant safety.

Requirements

High School Degree, GED, or higher
CPR certification and management of aggressive behavior training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure

Nice To Haves

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
A CTRS, MT-BC, or ATR certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing activity services for assigned program
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