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Activities Therapist

WMCHealth, Kingston, New York, us, 12402


Activities Therapist

Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

City/State: Kingston, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Mental Health

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm

Shift: Day, Weekend

Req #: 37939

Posted Date: Aug 20, 2024

Hiring Range: $20.15/HR - $25.33/HR

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Job Details:

To provide therapeutic individual and group activities to the patients of Mental Health Services. To develop and implement appropriate leisure and social activities for patients having psychosocial dysfunction. The position will function as a member of the treatment team and interact with patients in activities designed to fulfil individualized treatment goals within a psychosocial rehabilitation program and therapeutic milieu. RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in development of treatment plan.

Develops an individualized therapeutic activity schedule with input from the treatment team and patient, which reflects the patient's needs and functional level.

Provides individual and group activities to patients while maintaining a safe environment and in accordance with a program schedule.

Completes assessment and treatment plans in compliance with regulations and established time frames.

Completes documentation after each group to reflect services provided as patient’s progress towards meeting treatment plan goals

Participates in departmental divisional QA&I activities and planning.

Complies with all AT, MHS, and HealthAlliance policies and procedures.

Participates in staff and team meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

One year’s experience working in mental health or human services field, required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in human services, Recreation, Art, or Music, required

Masters preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

No license required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to plan and perform therapeutic activities utilizing a variety of media.

About Us:

HealthAlliance Hospital

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/27178) Internal Applicant link

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