Activity Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks an Activity Therapist to join our PRN/per diem team. The role focuses on planning and implementing activity services within the inpatient program, contributing to treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Art, Music, Recreation therapy or related field, at least one year of related experience, and CTRS certification is preferred; must obtain Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Music, Recreation therapy or related field.
• Minimum of one year of related experience in psychiatric patient care.
• CTRS certification preferred; Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
• Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, Recreation therapy or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

Activity Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital, newly opened, is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the Scottsdale, Arizona population and the greater Phoenix region. Our 120-bed facility offers specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, Humanities, Social Work or related therapeutic discipline.
• A minimum of One (1) year of related experience, knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification or licensure as a CTRS is preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

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