Behavioral Health Activity Therapist, PRN

CO10 Harrisburg Medical Center Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking an Activity Therapist to coordinate recreation, stress management, leisure planning, and activity groups for the in-patient unit. You will assess patients, conduct activity therapy groups, and document progress in progress notes, while collaborating with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include organizing activities, providing assessments, planning daily group sessions, following treatment plans, maintaining a safe milieu, and participating in team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Art, Music, Therapeutic recreation, Physical Education, Home Economics or an Associates in Occupational Therapy or Applied Science.
• Valid BLS APC (Activity Professional Certified) within 6mths of hire; Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and conducts the therapeutic activities program.
• Provides activity therapy assessments, written treatment, and discharge plans in coordination with the patient’s overall treatment objectives.
• Plans and conducts daily activity therapy group sessions and educational programs, with individual sessions as needed.
• Following the interdisciplinary treatment plan and daily priorities of patients and need of the unit.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe a therapeutic milieu.
• Attends and participates in designed treatment team meetings on all matters concerning the patient and/or family.
• Completes routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and efficiently documents all pertinent and meaningful observations and information on individual progress notes.
• Adheres to the general expectations for all employees in order that the program functions effectively to meet patients’ treatment needs.
• Maintain email correspondence current.

Skills

1 year experience in activity therapy

Education

Bachelor’s in Art, Music, Therapeutic recreation, Physical Education, Home Economics or Associates in Occupational Therapy or Applied Science

BLS APC Certification within 6 months of hire

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for coordinating the recreation, stress management, leisure planning, and activity groups for the in-patient unit. The activity therapist is responsible for completing the assessment and conducting activity therapy groups and documenting patient progress in progress notes. The activity therapist also participates in treatment team. As applicable, the activity therapist will participate in PI (performance improvement) committee meetings and serves as the units liaison to the hospitals rehabilitation department.

Education

Bachelor’s in Art, Music, Therapeutic recreation, Physical Education, Home Economics or an Associates in Occupational Therapy or Applied Science Human Services Licenses and Certification Valid BLS APC (Activity Professional Certified) within 6mths of hire Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate preferred

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: 1 year of experience in activity therapy services in psychiatric, mental health, nursing home, or related setting preferred.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and conducts the therapeutic activities program.
• Provides activity therapy assessments, written treatment, and discharge plans in coordination with the patient’s overall treatment objectives.
• Plans and conducts daily activity therapy group sessions and educational programs, with individual sessions as needed.
• Following the interdisciplinary treatment plan and daily priorities of patients and need of the unit.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe a therapeutic milieu.
• Attends and participates in designed treatment team meetings on all matters concerning the patient and/or family.
• Completes routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and efficiently documents all pertinent and meaningful observations and information on individual progress notes.
• Adheres to the general expectations for all employees in order that the program functions effectively to meet patients’ treatment needs.
• Maintain email correspondence current.

Compensation

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $23.65 To $36.66

Company Culture and Values

To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.

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