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Here are a few of our benefits:

• Annual performance wage increases
• 401k retirement plan with a company match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• $50,000 basic life insurance – paid by the company
• Paid time off
• Discounted employee meals
• OnShift Wallet – access your pay faster!
• Leaders Credit Union
• Holiday pay
• Telehealth through 98point6 – free to all employees
• Continuing Education opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:

The Activity Therapist will perform assessments to develop and implement therapeutic activities for all patients.  This role will monitor patient’s progress during treatment and participate as an active member of the treatment team.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.  

• Evaluate all patients for therapeutic activities; implement plan(s) as appropriate

• Perform therapeutic assessments on all patients within the appropriate timeframe

• Conduct group therapy sessions three hours per day or as deemed necessary

• Interview patients and/or families regarding current and past abilities, interests, and professions

• Assess each patient using the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale to determine their level of cognitive functioning upon admission and discharge

• Provide appropriate documentation on all patients consisting of activity assessments, daily group notes, and weekly activity therapeutic notes

• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Adhere to and respect all policies regarding patient rights, anonymity, and confidentiality of all patient records past and present.  This includes any written or verbal communications regarding patient identity, address and situation

• Function in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management

• Promote, adhere, and monitor for a drug and violence free workplace

• Comprehensive knowledge of:

o patient rights, characteristics of persons served and interventions

o assessing high social risk cases

o counseling for patient, family, and caregivers regarding mental health

o therapeutic activities that are patient specific

o hospital procedures, federal and state laws, accreditation requirements for psychiatric hospitals

• Comprehensive knowledge and sensitivity in patient confidentiality, and cultural diversity

• Knowledge of mental health treatment issues and of the persons served and their rights

• Understanding of the legal aspects of clinical practice and professional standards

• Knowledgeable and demonstrates the mission of the hospital

• Ability to work effectively as a member of an integrated team

• Ability to work in stressful, crisis, or unpredictable situations and maintain a positive attitude

• Superior communication skills

• Promote of the reduction of stigma of mental illness

• Advocate for the needs of the persons served

• Successful completion of required training

• Handle multiple priorities effectively

• Independent discretion/decision making

Required Computer Software/Equipment used:

• Various operating systems

• Standard office equipment

• Microsoft Suite applications 

• Desktop, laptop and/or iPad

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Standard medical equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience: 

o One (1) year of work experience in psychiatric or geriatric setting preferred 

• License/Certification/Education:

o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in social work or psychology (official credentials/transcripts must be available for verification) 

o Active, unrestricted driver’s license 

o Current automobile liability insurance according to company policy

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:   

• Does not have supervisory responsibilities 

• Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Audio-Visual:  Hearing:  Good  

• Ability to lift to 40 pounds

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling 

• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled

• Above-average conversational noise is frequent

• Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end work

• Travel may be required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.