Evening & Weekend Activity Therapist (Part-Time)

Georgia Department of Revenue; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 53,726,000; Part time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking an Activity Therapist/PRN (Part Time) for Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. The role involves planning and directing therapeutic recreation programs with evening and weekend shifts, offering a flexible PRN schedule and a chance to impact patient recovery.

Salary is $25.00 per hour, with responsibilities including assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the DSM-IV assessment of different psychological disorders.
• Knowledge of exercise programs such as yoga, aerobics, walking for wellness, and relaxation techniques.
• Ability to utilize the results of the recreation therapy assessment tool to document progress.
• Ability to plan, develop and structure program activities according to policies and consumer needs.
• Ability to confer with treatment team and counselors for scheduling and planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions to improve clients’ mental and physical well-being.
• Confer with treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Develop treatment plans based on assessment, client interests, and objectives.
• Encourage clients with special needs to engage in health-promoting activities.
• Instruct clients in activities to meet physical or psychological needs.
• Observe and record participation and progress, adjusting programs as needed.
• Gather information from records and stakeholders to assess needs.
• Plan and participate in programs to facilitate rehabilitation and community integration.
• Prepare reports reflecting client responses and progress.

Skills

DSM-IV knowledge

Exercise programs

Assessment documentation

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking an Activity Therapist/PRN (Part Time) for Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. The role involves planning and directing therapeutic recreation programs with evening and weekend shifts, offering a flexible PRN schedule and a chance to impact patient recovery.

Salary is $25.00 per hour, with responsibilities including assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with the