Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Pool

Dayton Childrens Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking an Activity Therapist to support the Inpatient Mental Health program with a focus on engaging patients through art, music, games, drama, and movement therapies. The role is part-time and on-site at the Mathile Center, requiring Ohio certifications and a related bachelor's degree.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to design group sessions, track patient progress, and promote emotional well-being while modeling Dayton Children's values in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• Certification in MT-BC, ATR-BC, CTRS, NBCOT, or ADTA is required.
• Experience facilitating group activities with pediatric or mental health populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic activities (art, music, games, movement, and relaxation techniques) to day treatment patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to align activities with program philosophy.
• Maintain patient safety and document progress as part of care plans.

Skills

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

MT-BC Music Therapist Board Certified

ATR-BC Board Certified Art Therapist

CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

NBCOT® Occupational Therapy Assistant

ADTA Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

Job description

Facility

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness Department

Schedule

Inpatient Mental Health

Hours

Part time 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