Behavioral Health Activity Therapist — Group Therapy Leader

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Activity Therapist at a hospital in Aiken, SC. The role involves planning and facilitating therapeutic groups, delivering direct patient care, and documenting patient responses to therapies for treatment goals.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; BLS certification is required, CPI training within 90 days, and psychiatric experience is preferred. Excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation Therapy, humanities, SW, or related therapeutic discipline.
• One year minimum in psychiatric setting preferred.
• BLS required upon hire. Certification or licensure in said activity required.
• CPI training required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• The Activity Therapist plans, implements, facilitates, and evaluates therapeutic groups for patient involvement toward treatment goals.
• Provides continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
• Documents patient response to therapeutic modalities and maintains required records.
• Develops, implements, and updates treatment plans.
• Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the ages served.
• Assists with purchasing of supplies and maintains assigned areas.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Music, or Recreation Therapy, humanities, SW, or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking an Activity Therapist at a hospital in Aiken, SC. The role involves planning and facilitating therapeutic groups, delivering direct patient care, and documenting patient responses to therapies for treatment goals.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; BLS certification is required, CPI training within 90 days, and psychiatric experience is preferred. Excellent benefits are offered.