Care New England Health System
Activity Therapist/MHW PT Eve D4
Care New England Health System, Green Corners, New York, United States
Overview
The Activity Therapist/Mental Health Worker works in collaboration with unit staff and the inter-disciplinary treatment team (under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist) in implementing groups and activities within the hospital milieu to meet the educational, recreational, and social needs of the patients. Responsibilities
Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation, monitoring, interaction, and providing groups. When assigned, assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living. Provides role as patient advocate through role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service. Education, Training and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred. Training and Experience: Experience in working with mentally ill clients; experience working with activity-based groups preferred. Special Qualifications: Excellent communication skills. Ability to work with others in a collaborative manner. Creative and flexible. Schedule
20/40 PT Eves - Every Other Weekend Delmonico 4 is an Adult General Treatment Unit Care New England Health System (CNE)
Care New England and its member institutions — Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center — are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health. EEOC Statement
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Ethics Statement
Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
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The Activity Therapist/Mental Health Worker works in collaboration with unit staff and the inter-disciplinary treatment team (under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist) in implementing groups and activities within the hospital milieu to meet the educational, recreational, and social needs of the patients. Responsibilities
Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation, monitoring, interaction, and providing groups. When assigned, assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living. Provides role as patient advocate through role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service. Education, Training and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred. Training and Experience: Experience in working with mentally ill clients; experience working with activity-based groups preferred. Special Qualifications: Excellent communication skills. Ability to work with others in a collaborative manner. Creative and flexible. Schedule
20/40 PT Eves - Every Other Weekend Delmonico 4 is an Adult General Treatment Unit Care New England Health System (CNE)
Care New England and its member institutions — Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center — are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health. EEOC Statement
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Ethics Statement
Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
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