Position Summary
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital (SPBH ) is a behavioral hospital that offers a full continuum of care including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and a wide range of specialized, evidence-based programs to all patients, regardless of ability to pay.
We are dedicated to creating a therapeutic healing environment, in which patients and care givers feel comfortable and grow.
Washington’s newest behavioral health hospital in Marysville, WA is currently hiring Activity / Recreational Therapists.
If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and want to make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply today!
Title : Per DiemActivity / Recreational Therapists.
Department : Activity Therapy
Location : 3955 156th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98271. This is an onsite position.
Position Description
The Activity Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for 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.
The Activity Therapist is responsible for assessing and documenting patients progress.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreational Therapy, humanities, or Movement Therapist or a Master’s 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 Washington and / or national governing body in of the following areas : art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.
Additional Requirements : Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of CPI prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.
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At Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.