Activity Therapist - Behavioral Health (Per Diem)

Canyon Ridge Hospital; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Canyon Ridge Hospital is seeking a compassionate Activity Therapist (Per Diem) to join our behavioral health team in the Inland Empire. The role involves facilitating group and individual activities and contributing to treatment plans in a patient-centered environment.

The hospital emphasizes growth within UHS and its subsidiaries, with a commitment to high-quality care for adolescents, adults, and older adults. Competitive compensation is offered for per diem schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a field complimentary to social services or facilitation of group activities.
• Able to assess patient’s strengths and needs concerning activity participation and write appropriate treatment plan interventions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-awareness.
• Facilitates group and individual alternative treatment activities as assigned.
• Documents activity interventions and patient participation.
• Works well with others and contributes as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Possess a basic understanding of the psychiatric and substance use disorder population.
• Willing to work flexible hours; must exert self-control in volatile or hostile situations; able to respond well to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual activities for patients as part of treatment.
• Conduct activity assessments and develop intervention plans on the treatment plan.
• Document activity interventions and patient participation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-awareness

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (social services or group activities)

Job description

Canyon Ridge Hospital is seeking a compassionate Activity Therapist (Per Diem) to join our behavioral health team in the Inland Empire. The role involves facilitating group and individual activities and contributing to treatment plans in a patient-centered environment.

The hospital emphasizes growth within UHS and its subsidiaries, with a commitment to high-quality care for adolescents, adults, and older adults. Competitive compensation is offered for per diem schedules.