Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Pool

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool position

Shift differential

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Group activity facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient engagement

Education

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

Job description

Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Pool# dayton children's## Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - PoolApply: Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness: Part time: Posted Today: R24674## **Facility:**Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness## **Department:**Inpatient Mental Health## **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