Activity Therapist - Mental Health Day Treatment Part-Time

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pool position

Shift differential

Résumé du poste

Dayton Children's is seeking an Activity Therapist for the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. This part-time pool position supports the Inpatient Mental Health Unit by delivering a variety of therapeutic activities to day treatment patients, in line with the program's philosophy and evidence-based practices.

The role requires certification in Ohio as an OT Assistant, Recreational Therapist, or Expressive Therapist, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Ohio certification as an OT Assistant, Recreational Therapist, or Expressive Therapist.
• Pool position, part-time, as needed.

Responsabilités

• Utilize a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation techniques) to enhance patients' physical and emotional well-being.
• Lead group sessions or individual activities aligned with the program philosophy and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Model Dayton Children’s values through interactions with patients and families.

Connaissances

Group activity facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient engagement

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in related field

MT-BC Music Therapist Board Certified

ATR-BC Board Certified Art Therapist

ATCS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

NBCOT Occupational Therapy Assistant

ADTA Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

Description du poste

Dayton Children's is seeking an Activity Therapist for the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. This part-time pool position supports the Inpatient Mental Health Unit by delivering a variety of therapeutic activities to day treatment patients, in line with the program's philosophy and evidence-based practices.

The role requires certification in Ohio as an OT Assistant, Recreational Therapist, or Expressive Therapist, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.