PRN Activity Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Oceans Healthcare; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, part of Oceans Healthcare, seeks passionate therapists to lead activity therapy programs in an inpatient setting. You will assess patients, plan individualized activities, and facilitate group and individual sessions using art, music, or occupational therapy modalities.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, licenses as MT-BC, ATR/ATR-BC/ATR-P, or COTA, with at least three years of inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or related field required; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years clinical practice in inpatient acute care.
• Must hold current certification/licensure: MT-BC, ATR/ATR-BC/ATR-P (LPAT), or COTA with state license.
• Must complete BLS and Oceans-approved de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine patients' emotional, cognitive, and social needs and develop individualized therapeutic activity plans.
• Lead and facilitate therapeutic groups and individual sessions using art-, music-, or occupational-therapy-based modalities
• Create a supportive, safe, and engaging environment that promotes patient participation.
• Evaluate patient participation and progress, documenting all services per policy.
• Encourage patients to participate in activities that support emotional expression, social interaction, education, and skill development.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to implement treatment plans and communicate changes in patient status.
• Seek supervision or clinical support when challenges arise in individual or group sessions.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation, including assessments, sessions, and updates to treatment plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Group facilitation

Assessment & planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Stress management

Adaptability

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy/Art Therapy/Occupational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Three years clinical practice in inpatient acute care (preferred)

Licensure: MT-BC / ATR/ATR-BC/ATR-P / COTA (state license if applicable)

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, part of Oceans Healthcare, seeks passionate therapists to lead activity therapy programs in an inpatient setting. You will assess patients, plan individualized activities, and facilitate group and individual sessions using art, music, or occupational therapy modalities.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, licenses as MT-BC, ATR/ATR-BC/ATR-P, or COTA, with at least three years of inpatient experience.