Activities Therapist - Full Time

Mercy; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to compassionate care and exceptional service. As part of our team, you'll conduct therapy sessions and support patients with mental health challenges, ensuring a positive hospital experience. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive community to help you thrive in your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Vision and dental coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with mental illness and chemical dependency.
• Knowledgeable of mental illness disorders.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and documents patients' responses to treatment.
• Plans and conducts therapy sessions, evaluating patient progress.

Skills

Therapeutic Interventions

Assessment of Psychosocial Functioning

Group Therapy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear: we bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of individuals—careers that utilize your skills, talents, and heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

Completes assessments as indicated and documents patients' responses to treatment. Plans, organizes, and conducts therapy sessions on individual and group bases, evaluating the process of patients. The purpose of Activity Therapy is to facilitate positive changes in patients' basic functional abilities, achieve improved independent functioning, and make the hospital experience positive and growth-oriented. These changes are achieved through therapy, education, and recreation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree and internship in a related area required.
• Experience: Experience working with patients with mental illness and chemical dependency.
• Other: Must be knowledgeable of mental illness disorders and able to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery. Skills in educational and group therapy interventions, assessment of psychosocial functioning, and knowledge of community resources are essential.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage; PTO; tuition reimbursement; and employer-matched retirement funds are among the benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

Our Commitment:

We aim to bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. Our supportive community is with you every step, especially during tough days. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform healthcare through advanced technology and innovative procedures. As we expand to serve our communities, join us and be part of this growth.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism are key. A positive outlook and strong advocacy align with our mission and vision. We value collaboration and extra effort to deliver excellent care. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

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