What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Therapist (Part-Time) position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
Employment Type: Part-Time
Essential Job Functions:
- Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests.
- Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation.
- Plan and implement expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed.
- Conduct sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being, instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
- Assess patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient.
- Create treatment plans and programs that meet patient needs and interests.
- Complete assessments, create treatment plans.
- Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to patient.
- Engage patients in therapeutic activities.
- Help patients learn social skills needed to become or maintain independent.
- Bachelors Degree (Preferred) in Art Therapy or Recreation Therapy.
ACTIVITY THERAPIST COORDINATOR
UHS -
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
