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Perimeter Healthcare Careers

Full-Time Activity Therapist - Behavioral Hospital

Perimeter Healthcare Careers, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000

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Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington has an exciting opportunity as a full-time Activity Therapist. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patient's lives by using a patient-centered, collaborative approach to providing high-quality care.

Located in Arlington, Texas, the psychiatric hospital offers inpatient programs for children, adolescents, and adults. We are committed to providing hope and transforming lives in our community. If you would like to join our professional team, apply today!

Responsibilities The Activity Therapist will be responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programming, 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.

Communicate changes in patient’s condition to Director of Clinical Services and interdisciplinary treatment team

Provide feedback regarding patient response to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives to the interdisciplinary treatment team

Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreation skills development/deficiency

Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient’s plan of care

Teach coping skills and stress management techniques to patients and display a balanced leisure lifestyle

Utilize advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts and methods for determining therapeutic services for psychiatric, traumatic, and chemically dependent patients

Demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics as well as therapy and practice of group processing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art, or Occupational Therapy preferred.

One (1) year of related experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness preferred.

MUST be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary $16- $18 per hour

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Supplemental insurance plans available

Professional Growth

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Work Environment

Commitment to quality care

Supportive leadership team

Location Arlington, TX

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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