Activity Therapist

South Sound Behavioral Hospital • Lacey, WA

2d • $40 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

South Sound Behavioral Hospital is hiring experienced Music, Art, Recreation, or OT Therapist.
The Activity 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 Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreational Therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification or licensure by state of Washington and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.
• One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of CPI prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

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

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking
• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees