Mental Health Activity Therapist I

Hill Valley Healthcare; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paperless onboarding

Family-like culture

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Dominion Hospital, the only freestanding mental health facility in Northern VA, is seeking a Mental Health Professional I - Activity Therapy to support our program. The role involves developing discharge plans addressing psychological, social, cultural and financial needs and serving as a liaison among the clinical team, patients, families and next level of care providers.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field, with required BLS and CPI certifications,

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field (Required).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and Crisis Prevention Institute (required as part of orientation).
• Experience: Experience in mental health or related field (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual, group and family psycho-educational and process groups.
• Contributes to treatment plan development and attends planning meetings.
• Assesses environment and patient safety status; reports/responds to safety issues.
• Coordinates discharge planning and follows up post-discharge as indicated.
• Maintains communication with patients, families and multidisciplinary team.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Dominion Hospital, the only freestanding mental health facility in Northern VA, is seeking a Mental Health Professional I - Activity Therapy to support our program. The role involves developing discharge plans addressing psychological, social, cultural and financial needs and serving as a liaison among the clinical team, patients, families and next level of care providers.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field, with required BLS and CPI certifications,