Behavioral Health Activity Therapist – Evening/Weekend

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware, is seeking an Activity Therapist for Behavioral Health. This full-time role includes some evening, weekend, and night shifts to support inpatient and outpatient programs.

You will develop and deliver individualized therapeutic activities, maintain documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in a Recreational Therapy or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver therapeutic programs for patients and make treatment recommendations individualized to each patient in conjunction with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain the clinical and administrative documentation associated with the therapeutic services provided.
• Stay abreast of regulatory standards that involve recreational and activity therapies (including The Joint Commission).
• Effectively contribute to the discharge planning of patients.
• Assist the Lead Activity Therapist in maintaining the Activity Therapy Department’s resources and equipment; ensure rooms are properly supplied and clean.
• Deliver and collect patient exit interviews and implement appropriate measures based on results.
• Collaborate with clinical management on scheduling activity therapy sessions based on patient and hospital needs.
• Oversee Activity therapy patient care programs and treatment outcomes.
• Provide individual and/or group evaluation in treatment sessions.
• Identify, document, and report abuse and neglect to the appropriate parties.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree in a Recreational Therapy or related field

Job description

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware, is seeking an Activity Therapist for Behavioral Health. This full-time role includes some evening, weekend, and night shifts to support inpatient and outpatient programs.

You will develop and deliver individualized therapeutic activities, maintain documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning.