ACTIVITIES THERAPY ASSISTANT

Universal Health Services; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

401(K) with company match

Job summary

BHC Alhambra Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Charge Nurse (RN) for per diem PM shifts in Rosemead, CA. The role involves supervising care, coordinating with the treatment team and ensuring safety in a psychiatric setting.

The Program Specialist II duties include planning activity services, documenting patient progress and collaborating with therapists to support recovery goals. Hospital offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in activity therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline preferred or currently enrolled in a related program.
• Experience: Two years of related experience in psychiatric or behavioral health care preferred.
• Licensure: State or national certification in applicable recreation/therapy areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for assigned program as part of interdisciplinary team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling under supervision.
• Observe and document changes in patient appearance, behavior and progress toward treatment goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Recreational Therapist.

Skills

Observation of patient condition

Communication

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor's degree in activity therapy, humanities, social work or related field

State Approved Activity Director Certification

Associate's Degree in occupational therapy or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

BHC Alhambra Hospital

Charge Nurse (RN)

Shift Available:

PM AVAILABILITY

PER DIEM 3-4 shifts

(throughout the week and every other weekend)

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking?

BHC Alhambra Hospital is located in the beautiful city of Rosemead, California. Our 115 bed facility established in 1924 prides itself on upholding a standard of excellence that allows our patients to take the first step to recovery. BHC Alhambra Hospital is a private, fully accredited, full-service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. BHC Alhambra is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment. We offer inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options for individuals in the communities of the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas.

Job Description: The Program Specialist II is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of a Recreational Therapist.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patient's physical and mental condition/needs.
2. Observe and document changes in patient's appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
3. Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Recreational Therapist.
4. Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.

BHC Alhambra Hospital employees receive great opportunities:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plans

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in activity therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline preferred; or currently enrolled in a Certified Recreational Therapy program, or have State Approved Activity Director Certification and/or Associate's Degree in occupational therapy or related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Preferred certification by state and/or national governing body in the following applicable areas: art, recreation, occupation, or music therapy, if applicable.

Additional Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.