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Activity Therapist (CTRS) (Music Therapist) (Art Therapist)

South Sound Behavioral Hospital•Lacey, WA
•Onsite

About The Position

South Sound Behavioral Hospital is hiring an experienced Music, Art, Recreation, or Occupational Therapist for a day-shift Activity Therapist role. The therapist plans and implements activity services for an assigned program, defines and implements treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and provides continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling. The role is based at South Sound Behavioral Hospital, a 138-bed behavioral health facility in Lacey, Washington, serving patients receiving mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The hospital describes its environment as secure and supportive, with a person-centered approach to care. The position may require overtime and flexible hours.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational, art, music, or recreational therapy, humanities, social work, or a related therapeutic discipline.
  • Certification or licensure by the state of Washington and/or a national governing body in art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.
  • Successful completion of CPR certification.
  • Successful completion of CPI within 30 days of employment and before assisting with a restraining procedure.
  • May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree preferred.
  • One year of related experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
  • Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Health insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x annual salary
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee recognition program
  • Free parking
  • Career and training development opportunities

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