Therapeutic Activity Aide - Behavioral Health

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company paid disability

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking an Activity Therapist Aide to support the Activity Therapy Department in delivering structured therapeutic, recreational, and educational programs for inpatient behavioral health patients. Responsibilities include preparing activities, assisting with groups, and ensuring a safe, organized milieu while maintaining HIPAA compliance and professional boundaries.

Requires CPR certification and completion of aggression management training prior to

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or GED required; related field preferred.
• Experience - prior work with behavioral health populations or in hospitals preferred.
• Requirements - CPR certification and BAB training prior to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Therapists with planning, preparing, and implementing activities.
• Maintain safe, organized activity spaces and supplies.
• Encourage patient participation in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Monitor patient participation and report observations to clinical staff.
• Transport or escort patients to activities following safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis management

Patient observation

HIPAA awareness

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Management of Aggressive Behavior training

Restraint and seclusion policies training

Job description

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking an Activity Therapist Aide to support the Activity Therapy Department in delivering structured therapeutic, recreational, and educational programs for inpatient behavioral health patients. Responsibilities include preparing activities, assisting with groups, and ensuring a safe, organized milieu while maintaining HIPAA compliance and professional boundaries.

Requires CPR certification and completion of aggression management training prior to