Activity Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Universal Health Services; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Activity Therapist for their newly opened facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role involves planning and implementing activity services for patients in mental health and substance use treatment. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, certification as a CTRS, and experience in psychiatric patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.
• Certification or licensure as a CTRS is required.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activity services as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques

Understanding of mental illness

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

The Activity Therapist at Via Linda Behavioral Hospital, a newly opened facility offering inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment in Scottsdale, Arizona, is responsible for planning and implementing activity services. This involves defining and implementing treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary team, providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, Recreation Therapy, Humanities, Social Work, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred.
• Certification or licensure as a CTRS is required.
• Ability to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.