Full-Time Activity Therapist - Behavioral Hospital

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Full-Time Activity Therapist to join their team in Arlington, Texas. The role involves planning therapeutic programming and providing patient-centered care to improve the lives of individuals in inpatient programs. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience working with psychiatric patients. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $16 to $18 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• One year of related experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic recreation programming.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the treatment team.
• Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure skills.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques

Ability to work flexible hours

Counseling and therapeutic concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Full-Time Activity Therapist - Behavioral Hospital

Join us to apply for the Full-Time Activity Therapist - Behavioral Hospital role at Perimeter Healthcare Careers

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington has an exciting opportunity as a full-time Activity Therapist. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patient's lives by using a patient-centered, collaborative approach to providing high-quality care.

Located in Arlington, Texas, the psychiatric hospital offers inpatient programs for children, adolescents, and adults. We are committed to providing hope and transforming lives in our community. If you would like to join our professional team, apply today!

Responsibilities

The Activity Therapist will be responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programming, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to Director of Clinical Services and interdisciplinary treatment team
• Provide feedback regarding patient response to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives to the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreation skills development/deficiency
• Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient’s plan of care
• Teach coping skills and stress management techniques to patients and display a balanced leisure lifestyle
• Utilize advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts and methods for determining therapeutic services for psychiatric, traumatic, and chemically dependent patients
• Demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics as well as therapy and practice of group processing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art, or Occupational Therapy preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness preferred.
• MUST be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary

$16- $18 per hour

Comprehensive Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Supplemental insurance plans available

Professional Growth

• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Career advancement opportunities

Work Environment

• Commitment to quality care
• Supportive leadership team

Location

Arlington, TX

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.