Inpatient Behavioral Health Activity Therapist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking an Activity Therapist in Behavioral Health to develop and deliver personalized therapeutic programs for patients, working with an interdisciplinary team. The role requires ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining thorough documentation.

The position supports discharge planning and requires collaboration with management to schedule therapy sessions, supervise resources, and conduct patient evaluations. Evening, weekend, and night shifts are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field and working towards Recreational Therapy certification is required.
• Master’s degree in a Recreational Therapy or related field preferred. Experience in clinical interviewing and knowledge of the concept and philosophy of Activity Therapy in the treatment process is required.
• One year experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver therapeutic programs for patients and make treatment recommendations that are individualized to circumstances and needs of each patient in conjunction with interdisciplinary treatment team
• Maintain the clinical and administrative documentation associated with the therapeutic services provided
• Stay abreast of regulatory standards (including The Joint Commission) that involve recreational and activity therapies
• Effectively contribute to the discharge planning of patients
• Assist the Lead Activity Therapist in maintaining the Activity Therapy Department’s resources and equipment including the movie and book library; ensure rooms are properly supplied and maintain cleanliness
• Deliver and collect patient exit interviews and implement appropriate measures based on results
• Collaborate with clinical management on scheduling activity therapy sessions based on patient and hospital needs
• Will oversee and monitor Activity therapy patient care programs and treatment outcomes
• Provide individual and/or group evaluation in treatment sessions
• Identify, document, and report any and all instances of adult or child abuse and neglect to the appropriate parties including a member of management, the police, and state agencies

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy

Master’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field

Job description

Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking an Activity Therapist in Behavioral Health to develop and deliver personalized therapeutic programs for patients, working with an interdisciplinary team. The role requires ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining thorough documentation.

The position supports discharge planning and requires collaboration with management to schedule therapy sessions, supervise resources, and conduct patient evaluations. Evening, weekend, and night shifts are included.