Activity Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Youngstown (OH); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance for higher education

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships

Zusammenfassung

Memorial Physician Practices in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking a full-time Activities Therapist for Behavioral Health to contribute to patient care. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, formulating treatment programs, and documenting progress. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and appropriate certifications.

Join us to benefit from comprehensive medical coverage, professional development opportunities, and various wellness programs. We are dedicated to investing in our employees and providing excellent patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license in Ohio required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.

Aufgaben

• Applies appropriate theory and standards for therapeutic practices.
• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical factors.
• Documents the patient's response to interventions.

Kenntnisse

Therapeutic practices

Patient assessment

Documentation

Care planning

Therapy treatment procedures

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, or Art Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Activities Therapist, Behavioral Health

Full-time

How you'll contribute

An Activities Therapist who excels in this role:

• Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices
• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
• Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders
• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs
• Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapist (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), or Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT). Additional requirements include:

• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license in the state of Ohio required
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

EEOC Statement

Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.