Evening Activity Therapist - Mental Health & Groups

Care New England; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Care New England offers an Activity Therapist/Mental Health Worker role on the Delmonico 3 unit, focusing on implementing activity-based groups to meet patients’ educational, recreational, and social needs within the hospital milieu. The role emphasizes collaboration with the treatment team, strong communication skills, and flexibility.

A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences is preferred, with experience in mental health settings and activity groups advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred.
• Experience with mentally ill clients; experience with activity-based groups preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaborative approach, creativity and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic unit environment through observation and leading groups.
• Assist registered nurses with activities of daily living for patients as assigned.
• Advocate for patients by modeling standards and addressing patients’ needs for services.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Job description

Care New England offers an Activity Therapist/Mental Health Worker role on the Delmonico 3 unit, focusing on implementing activity-based groups to meet patients’ educational, recreational, and social needs within the hospital milieu. The role emphasizes collaboration with the treatment team, strong communication skills, and flexibility.

A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences is preferred, with experience in mental health settings and activity groups advantageous.