Art or Play Therapist

Overview

Activity Therapist! The Activity Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for the assigned program. This involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling. Experience and certification in Art Therapy are a plus!

• Ensure timely documentation of interventions and that interventions are based on the patient's care plan.
• Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques as required.
• Communicate changes in the patient s condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
• Maintain current documentation in daily progress notes, including the patient s name, date of therapy, name of therapeutic group/intervention, and summary of the session.
• Act as a patient advocate and ensure patient rights are upheld.
• Report therapeutic services charges daily, substantiating any changes in the treatment notes.
• Contribute to treatment plan with specific goals and interventions to be achieved in therapeutic activities.
• Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise and non-judgmental terms.
• Utilize seclusion/restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and history of violent or emotional behaviors.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor s Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreational Therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience
  :
  One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure
  :
  Certification or licensure by state of Georgia and/or national governing body in art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.
• Additional Requirements
  :
  Successful completion of CPR Certification/First Aid and successful completion of CPI before assisting with a restraining procedure and within the orientation period. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Current Lifeguard and First Aid certifications if conducting swimming activities.

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer:
Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

This is a Full-Time
, non-exempt role, and the expected compensation range is $18.00 to $25.00/hour
. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be given to experience and skill level. Join us as our Activity Therapist!