Behavioral Health Activity Therapist - Therapeutic Groups

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Aiken, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, offers a dedicated Activity Therapist role within its Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services. The facility provides individualized treatment by a multidisciplinary team on the campus of the hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission.

The Activity Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic groups, delivers direct patient care, and maintains chart documentation while supporting treatment goals across ages and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Music, Recreation Therapy or related discipline.
• One year in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• BLS certification required; CPI training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate therapeutic groups for patient involvement.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modelling.
• Document patient responses to therapeutic modalities.
• Develop and update treatment plans and ensure safe use of recreation equipment.

Skills

Group therapy

Patient care

Observation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy

Tools

BLS

CPI training

Job description

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, offers a dedicated Activity Therapist role within its Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services. The facility provides individualized treatment by a multidisciplinary team on the campus of the hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission.

The Activity Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic groups, delivers direct patient care, and maintains chart documentation while supporting treatment goals across ages and