Activity & Training Therapist for Adults & Seniors

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire Hospital in Concord, NH seeks an Activity Therapist/Training and Development Therapist to monitor and deliver therapy programs for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. The role emphasizes stabilizing symptoms and improving functional life skills, with substantial direct patient contact.

Qualifications include a 2-year education/experience mix post-high school and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must be in adapted physical education, recreational or occupational therapy, educational psychology, counseling, health-related fields, or related areas supporting individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or special needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops, schedules, and implements individualized activity treatment programs in social, leisure, physical, and wellness areas for individuals and groups.
• Provides direct services to patients with about 80% of on-duty hours, including evenings and weekends as assigned.
• Observes and identifies symptoms of mental illness related to age and disability needs; plans and implements therapeutic activities.
• Documents data in medical records; uses EHR and email to produce reports.
• Collaborates with treatment team and rehabilitation colleagues to provide safe, therapeutic services.
• Attends multidisciplinary meetings and may provide coverage to other hospital units.
• Maintains treatment areas and equipment safely and ensures adequate supplies.
• Participates in educational activities relevant to patient needs.

Education

Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after high school

Job description

State of New Hampshire Hospital in Concord, NH seeks an Activity Therapist/Training and Development Therapist to monitor and deliver therapy programs for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. The role emphasizes stabilizing symptoms and improving functional life skills, with substantial direct patient contact.

Qualifications include a 2-year education/experience mix post-high school and a valid driver's license.