Activity Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Vialindabehavioral; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks an Activity Therapist - PRN/Per Diem to support inpatient and outpatient services. This role involves planning and implementing activities as part of a treatment team, providing essential patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and have experience with psychiatric patient care techniques. Certification as a CTRS is preferred, and diversity in hiring is promoted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
• Minimum of one year related experience preferred.
• Certification as a CTRS preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques

Understanding of mental illness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, Recreation therapy, Humanities, or Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

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 the 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

Requirements

• 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

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.