ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Uhs • Torrance, CA

312d • $28 - $36

About The Position

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues. Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care. The Activity Therapist supervises and coordinates the activities of patients in the Adjunctive Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation of physically, mentally or emotionally disabled patients. The Activity Therapist follows policies, procedures, standards and objectives for the treatment of patients; complies with performance improvement program. May organize and conduct music, art, recreation, or other therapy programs, depending on specialty. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology, to promote and maintain health.

Requirements

• Degree in Recreation, Music, Art, or appropriate program required.
• Art Therapy National Art Therapy Credentials Board or State of California Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science.
• Board certification in Music/Recreation Therapy required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in psychiatric setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of the psychiatric process and its relationship to arts, crafts, sports, games, small/large group activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of patients in the Adjunctive Therapy program.
• Facilitate rehabilitation of physically, mentally or emotionally disabled patients.
• Follow policies, procedures, standards and objectives for the treatment of patients.
• Comply with performance improvement program.
• Organize and conduct music, art, recreation, or other therapy programs.
• Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
• Facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree