Activity Therapist - PRN

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital•Plainfield, IN

1d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH) is hiring an Activity Therapist to plan and implement activity services for an assigned program. The role involves providing ongoing patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling. Activity programs are planned and organized under the supervision of a manager. The position also involves setting up, maintaining, and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities; assisting recreation staff with sports, games, and events; supporting participants during activities; completing administrative tasks such as paperwork and answering telephones; and ensuring participant safety.

Requirements

High school degree, GED, or higher.
CPR certification.
Complete management of aggressive behavior training within 30 days of employment and before assisting in a restraining procedure.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an Activity Director Certified (ADC) course.
One year of related experience, including leading groups, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement activity services for an assigned program.
Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Plan and organize activity programs under the supervision of a manager.
Set up activity equipment, including tables, instruments, and electronics.
Maintain and clean recreation equipment and facilities.
Assist recreation staff in conducting sports, games, and events.
Assist participants during activities.
Perform administrative tasks, including completing paperwork and answering telephones.
Ensure participants' safety.