Therapeutic Activity Specialist (Part-Time)

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits subsidy

Paid leave accrual

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking a part-time contractual staff member to assist in activity therapy and therapeutic recreation for adults in the Medical Adult Day Care program at the Kent County Health Department in Chestertown.

The role focuses on structured therapeutic, recreational, educational, social, and wellness activities designed to promote independence and well-being, under supervision of the MADC Director and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in prescribed activity therapy under supervision.
• Ability to conduct patient assessments for behavioral health and disability cases.
• Substitution options: 60 credit hours with relevant health sciences.

Responsibilities

• Assist implementing activity therapy and therapeutic recreation programs.
• Assist with participant observations and documentation.
• Support assessments under supervision.

Skills

Activity therapy

Patient assessments

Documentation

Education

60 credit hours in health services/behavioral sciences

Job description

State of Maryland is seeking a part-time contractual staff member to assist in activity therapy and therapeutic recreation for adults in the Medical Adult Day Care program at the Kent County Health Department in Chestertown.

The role focuses on structured therapeutic, recreational, educational, social, and wellness activities designed to promote independence and well-being, under supervision of the MADC Director and health professionals.