Activities Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities BHC Alhambra Hospital

BHC Alhambra Hospital is a 115‑bed facility established in 1924. It is a private, fully accredited, full‑service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents, and adults. The hospital is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment options for the communities of the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas. It does not provide emergency services.

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The Program Specialist II is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for the assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of a Recreational Therapist.

• Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patient’s physical and mental condition/needs.
• Observe and document changes in patient’s appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to Charge Nurse or Recreational Therapist.
• Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in activity therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline preferred; or currently enrolled in a Certified Recreational Therapy program, or have State‑Approved Activity Director Certification and/or Associate’s Degree in occupational therapy or related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Preferred certification by state and/or national governing body in the following applicable areas: art, recreation, occupation, or music therapy, if applicable.

Additional Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

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BHC Alhambra Hospital employees receive great opportunities:

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuitions savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.

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