Activity Therapist, Behavioral Health

Description

Activities Therapist Behavioral Health

Full-time

Your experience matters

Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities Therapist joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

An Activities Therapist who excels in this role:

• Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices

• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural religious and physical disabilities in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities

• Documents the patients response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status as appropriate

• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists

• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physicians/licensed practitioners treatment orders

• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patients needs

• Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan communicate and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits :Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO : Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being : Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development :Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for
Applicants should have a Bachelors degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapist (CTRS) Music Therapy (MT-BC) or Art Therapy (ATR ATR-BC ATR-P LPAT). Additional requirements include:

• Current CTRS Certified Music Therapist or Certified Art Therapist license in the state of Ohio required

• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

EEOC Statement

Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Required Experience:

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