Part-Time Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s is seeking an Activity Therapist for the Mental Health Unit on a part-time basis (24 hours). The role involves using art, music, games and other activities to enhance the well-being of day treatment patients.

Under supervision of the Clinical Services Manager, the AT works in group or individual sessions, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and must hold an Ohio certification (e.g., OT assistant, recreational therapist, expressive therapist) and a related bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required.
• One of the listed Ohio certifications is required: MT-BC, ATR-BC, ATCP, NBCOT, ADTA.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation) to enhance well‑being of day treatment patients.
• Conduct sessions in group or individual formats.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team and model Dayton Children’s values.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Ohio)

Recreational Therapist (Ohio)

Expressive Therapist (Ohio)

Job description

Dayton Children’s is seeking an Activity Therapist for the Mental Health Unit on a part-time basis (24 hours). The role involves using art, music, games and other activities to enhance the well-being of day treatment patients.

Under supervision of the Clinical Services Manager, the AT works in group or individual sessions, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and must hold an Ohio certification (e.g., OT assistant, recreational therapist, expressive therapist) and a related bachelor’s