Activity / Group Therapist - Per Diem

ignoredontpost; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Pembroke Hospital is seeking Per Diem Activity Therapists to join their inpatient behavioral health team. The role involves providing expressive arts therapy and facilitating psychoeducational groups. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and certifications, contributing to a caring environment focused on patient well-being.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required.
• Certifications like CTRS, MT-BC, ATR-BC are necessary for Bachelor's holders.
• Experience in therapeutic group facilitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial activity therapy assessments.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups on inpatient units.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with the treatment team.

Skills

Expressive arts therapy

Psychoeducational groups

Recreational activities

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or expressive therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Activity / Group Therapist Opportunity – Inpatient Behavioral Health

Pembroke Hospital is hiring for Per Diem Activity Therapists to join the team! Available shifts include weekday evenings (4pm - 8pm) and weekends (11am - 7pm or 4pm - 8pm shifts available).

Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults, and our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient. By Listening Deeply and Understanding the Story of our Patients, we will Make a Difference in the Lives we Touch.

Website:https://www.pembrokehospital.com/

The Activity Therapist is an important member of the Pembroke Hospital's inpatient multidisciplinary treatment team. The Activity Therapist provides expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities on Pembroke Hospital's inpatient psychiatric units.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Responsibilities

• Perform initial activity therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals
• Facilitate groups on the inpatient psychiatric units
• Complete group documentation and communicate with other members of the treatment team via treatment planning and team meetings
• Provide education to Mental Health Associates through both formal and informal means to ensure effective and appropriate therapeutic group facilitation
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in related field OR Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or expressive therapy (Art, Music, or Dance/Movement) or OTR/L.
• If Bachelor's degree, one of the following is required: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS), Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), or other Certified Expressive Therapist modality

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