Activity Therapist

Ridgeview Institute smyrna
Smyrna, GA
Full-time

Description

Ridgeview Institute is a part of a leading behavioral healthcare network in Georgia, we provide comprehensive care within a safe, structured, and highly supportive environment .

The Activity Therapist 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.

Experience and / or certification in Art Therapy is a plus!

Qualifications

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 Masters degree preferred.

Experience : One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure : Certification or licensure by state of Georgia and / or national governing body in of the following areas : art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.

Additional Requirements : Successful completion of CPR Certification / First Aid and successful completion of CPI prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within orientation period.

May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Current Lifeguard and First Aid certifications if conducting swimming activities.

Ridgeview- Smyrna offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.

Equal Opportunity Employer

30+ days ago
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