Activity Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Clive Behavioral; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A behavioral health facility is seeking an Activity Therapist (PRN/ Per Diem) to join the team in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role involves planning and implementing activity services and providing patient care within an interdisciplinary team. A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and certification as a CTRS are required, along with a minimum of one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
• Certification or licensure as a CTRS is required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
• Define and implement treatment goals as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide continuous patient care and observation.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques

Ability to define and implement treatment goals

Strong communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

Activity Therapist (PRN/ Per Diem) at Via Linda Behavioral Hospital. The facility offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix region. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for the assigned program, 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 required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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