Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Part time

Dayton Children's Hospital; Center (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Activity Therapist in the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The role focuses on using art, music, games, and movement to support day treatment patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

The Activity Therapist will work within the Mental Crisis Services, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with one of several valid certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required.
• Only one of the listed certifications is required: MT-BC, ATR-BC, CTRS, NBCOT®, or ADTA Dance/Movement Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes activities (art, music, games, movement, etc.) to enhance patients’ well-being.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team within the Mental Health Unit.
• Delivers group or individual sessions as scheduled.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

MT-BC

ATR-BC

CTRS

NBCOT

ADTA

Tools

Group activity planning

Job description

Facility

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department

Mental Crisis Services

Schedule

Part time

Hours

24

Job Details

Under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager for the Mental Health Unit , the Activity Therapist (AT) is responsible for utilizing a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation techniques, etc.) to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of day treatment patients. The AT utilizes group content that is aligned with the program philosophy and governing evidenced based practices. The AT is a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team. The AT must be certified in Ohio as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Recreational Therapist, or Expressive Therapist to provide such services, which may occur in group sessions or individually. The AT demonstrates and models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required

Certifications

Only one of the mentioned certifications required

• MT-BC Music Therapist Board Certified - Certification Board for Music Therapists
• Board Certified Art Therapists (ATR-BC) - THE ART THERAPY CREDENTIALS BOARD, INC ATCP
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Occupational Therapy Assistant - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT® )
• Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist - American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)

Department Specific Job Details

• part time, 24 hours
• 3 (8) hour shifts, days
• weekend rotation every four weeks
• serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center