Activity Therapist/MHW PT Eves D3C

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Care New England seeks an Activity Therapist/Mental Health Worker to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a Young Adult/Adolescent Inpatient Unit. This part-time role involves leading therapeutic activities, ensuring patient safety, and advocating for patient needs. Ideal candidates have a degree in social sciences and experience with mentally ill clients.

Qualifications

• Experience working with mentally ill clients and activity-based groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit.
• Assist registered nurses in the direct care of patients.
• Lead groups and activities within the hospital milieu.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Job description

The Activity Therapist/Mental Health Worker collaborates with unit staff and the interdisciplinary treatment team (under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist) to implement groups and activities within the hospital milieu, addressing the educational, recreational, and social needs of patients.

Responsibilities: Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation, monitoring, interaction, and leading groups. Assist registered nurses in the direct care of patients, particularly in activities of daily living. Act as a patient advocate by modeling performance standards and communicating patients' needs for service.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred.

Training and Experience: Experience working with mentally ill clients and activity-based groups is preferred.

Special Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, creative and flexible approach.

Schedule: Part-Time, 20/40 hours, Evening shifts, every other weekend.

Unit Description: Delmonico 3C is a Young Adult/Adolescent Inpatient Unit.

Organization: Care New England Health System and its member institutions, including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, are dedicated to advancing medical research and providing innovative healthcare services.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with organizational standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and employees with disabilities must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined on a case-by-case basis.