Dynamic Activity Therapist — Behavioral Health & Rehab

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Program

Career development opportunities

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is seeking an Activity Therapist to plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate therapeutic activities for patients across mental health and related services. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team on treatment goals.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Art, Music, Recreation Therapy or related field, have at least 1 year of psychiatric setting experience, and possess BLS certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Music, Recreation Therapy, humanities, social work, or related therapy field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in psychiatric setting (preferred).
• BLS certification required upon hire; CPI training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate therapeutic groups for patient involvement and treatment goals.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, and role modeling; document patient responses to therapies.
• Develop, implement, and update treatment plans; ensure safe use of recreation equipment and track inventory.
• Deliver direct patient care appropriate to patients' ages; make recommendations to supervisor on new activities.

Skills

Psychiatric setting experience

BLS certification

CPI training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art, Music, Recreation Therapy or related discipline

Job description

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is seeking an Activity Therapist to plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate therapeutic activities for patients across mental health and related services. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team on treatment goals.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Art, Music, Recreation Therapy or related field, have at least 1 year of psychiatric setting experience, and possess BLS certification