Activity Therapist - Internship

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals in the onsite cafeteria

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Louisville is seeking an Activity Therapist Intern. This role provides hands-on experience within a supportive, multidisciplinary team focused on recovery and wellness. Responsibilities include facilitating group therapy activities and collaborating on treatment plans. Required qualifications include enrollment in an Art Therapy or related program, and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant program.
• Strong interpersonal and creative skills required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement program philosophy for patients.
• Maintain quality documentation of therapy services.
• Collaborate with the treatment team for patient care.
• Facilitate group activity therapy for assigned patients.
• Assesses patients’ needs and assists in updating Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitates group activity therapy for assigned patients.
• Assists in planning and executing special events for patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific development in activity therapy.
• Adheres to safety policies and attends trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Documentation

Education

Current enrollment in an accredited Art Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or related counseling program

Job description

Responsibilities

Activity Therapist - Internship

Job Description

Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for children and adults.

We are seeking a dedicated and creative Activity Therapist Intern with an interest in Art Therapy to join our therapeutic team. This internship provides hands‑on experience in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on recovery, wellness, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports and implements program philosophy, working closely with other personnel to ensure that each treatment interventions are appropriate for the patient.
• Maintains high quality documentation of all therapy services consistent with facility policies in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines as established by facility policy and procedures.
• Maintains professional, ethical standards and all legal requirements.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide patient‑centered care.
• Assesses patients’ needs regularly and assists in the development and updating of the Master Treatment plan.
• Facilitates group activity therapy to assigned patients.
• Assists team with planning and executing special events for patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age‑specific physical, motor, cognitive, language and social/personality developments. Utilizing development levels within the application of activity therapy.
• Adheres to all safety policies and safe work practice.
• Attends hospital safety trainings.

Benefit Highlights

• Free meals in our onsite cafeteria
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited Art Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or related counseling program.
• Strong interpersonal, creative, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to ethical and professional standards of therapeutic care.

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