Activity Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of the patient’s treatment plan.

You will apply psychotherapeutic techniques, conduct various therapy modalities, and coordinate treatment with the team to support patient recovery across inpatient or outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field is required.
• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning based on assessment and coordinate additional services.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services per standards.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
• Provide case management, discharge or after-care planning per treatment plan.
• Assist in training staff on behavior management or crisis intervention.
• Coordinate clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and families.
• Evaluate needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• Assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude; address patient safety as a priority.

Skills

Psychotherapy techniques

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Caseload management

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint training

First aid training

Job description

Overview

Purpose statement: Activity Therapist. Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• Evaluate patient\'s need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master\'s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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