Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital; Center (IN); On-site; USD 28,654,000 - 40,116,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness seeks an Activity Therapist to enhance day treatment patients' well-being through art, music, games, drama and movement.

Under the Clinical Services Manager, you will lead group sessions, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and apply approved practices. A related bachelor's degree is required and one of several professional certifications is accepted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required.
• One of the listed professional certifications is acceptable.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in expressive therapies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities (art, music, games, drama, movement) for day treatment.
• Deliver group sessions aligned with program philosophy and practices.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team to plan activities.

Skills

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Creativity in activities

Patient engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree related field

Music/Art/Dance/Movement therapy certifications

CTRS / NBCOT / ATR-BC / MT-BC credentials

Job description

Facility

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department

Mental Crisis Services

Schedule

Part time

Hours

4

Job Details

Under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager for Day Treatment , 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

• pool position, as needed
• eligible for shift differential, no benefits included
• serving the Inpatient Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center