Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Part time

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s is seeking an Activity Therapist for the Mental Health Unit on a part-time basis (24 hours). The role involves using art, music, games and other activities to enhance the well-being of day treatment patients.

Under supervision of the Clinical Services Manager, the AT works in group or individual sessions, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and must hold an Ohio certification (e.g., OT assistant, recreational therapist, expressive therapist) and a related bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required.
• One of the listed Ohio certifications is required: MT-BC, ATR-BC, ATCP, NBCOT, ADTA.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation) to enhance well‑being of day treatment patients.
• Conduct sessions in group or individual formats.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team and model Dayton Children’s values.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Ohio)

Recreational Therapist (Ohio)

Expressive Therapist (Ohio)

Job description

## Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Part timeApply: Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R24287## **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