Activity Therapist Psychiatric (Fulltime)

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a Full-time Activity Therapist Psychiatric to join their interdisciplinary treatment team. This role focuses on providing therapeutic recreational and activity services to patients dealing with emotional or substance issues. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in a healthcare setting. Key responsibilities include developing treatment plans, contributing to discharge planning, and applying activity therapy methodologies effectively. Benefits include a comprehensive insurance package, 401-K, and PTO options.

Benefits

401-K retirement plan

Tickets at Work

PTO and PTO Cash Out

STD/LTD insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

EAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Certifications such as CTRS, TRS/TXC, MT-BC, ATR, LOTR are required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans.
• Demonstrates sound application of activity therapy theory.
• Contributes to discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Evaluation

Interpretation

Flexibility

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, or occupational therapy

Job description

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (HBHH) is located in a serene, picturesque setting within the Spring Branch District of West Houston. Our facility is staffed with highly qualified, caring professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service.

We are currently recruiting for a Full-time Activity Therapist Psychiatric.

Position:

The Activity Therapist Psychiatric is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, responsible for providing therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent, or child patients under HBHH care for emotional or substance abuse issues.

• Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates sound application of activity therapy theory and methodology.
• Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
• Plans and prepares for activities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy) is required. Certification or registration is preferred. Candidates should have excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills, along with knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatments. Flexibility, teaching or training skills, and understanding of DSM-5-TR methodology are beneficial.

Minimum Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting is required. Inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred.

Requirements:

Certifications such as CTRS, TRS/TXC, MT-BC, ATR, LOTR are required. A current CPR certification is necessary, either obtained during orientation or existing. Hospital de-escalation certification is also required, obtained during orientation.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. Activities may involve moving objects, working inside and outside, and exposure to various physical conditions such as moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, high places, heat, or chemicals.

Benefits:

• 401-K retirement plan
• Tickets at Work
• PTO and PTO Cash Out
• STD/LTD insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• EAP