Activity Therapist Psychiatric (Fulltime)

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401-K

Tickets at Work

PTO and PTO Cash Out

STD/LTD

Medical, Dental and Vision

EAP

Job summary

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Fulltime Activity Therapist Psychiatric to join the interdisciplinary treatment team and provide therapeutic recreational services to patients across age groups.

You will develop and implement activity therapy plans, apply AT theory, contribute to discharge planning, and plan and prepare engaging activities, with CPR and de-escalation training preferred and CTRS/TRS/TXC/MT-BC/ATR/LOTR certifications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational, music, art, occupational therapy).
• Certification or registration preferred; CPR required.
• Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation and interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; DSM-5-TR knowledge helpful.
• Minimum 2 years healthcare experience; inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements activity Therapy treatment plans with the treatment team.
• Demonstrates sound application of AT Theory and methodology.
• Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
• Plans and prepares for activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Assessment skills

Evaluation skills

Interpretation skills

DSM-5-TR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CTRS

TRS/TXC

MT-BC

ATR

LOTR

Job description

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (HBHH) is unique in so many ways. Our facility is located in a serene, picturesque setting within the Spring Branch District of West Houston. We have highly qualified caring staff ready to provide exceptional service.

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is currently recruiting for a Fulltime Activity Therapist Psychiatric.

Position

The Activity Therapist Psychiatric Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent, or child patients under HBHH care for emotional or substance abuse problems.

• Develops and implements activity Therapy treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Demonstrates sound application of AT Theory and methodology
• Contributes effectively to discharge planning
• Plans and prepares for activities

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy required.).

Certification or registration preferred. Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills. Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand, DSM 5 -TR methodology.

Minimum Experience

Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare field. Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.

Requirements

CTRS, TRS/TXC, MT-BC, ATR, LOTR. CPR(Upon completion in Orientation or have a current CPR)

and Hospital De-escalation Certification (Upon completion in Orientation)

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible among of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Activities occur inside and outside. Includes variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Benefits

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