Activity Therapist

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Additional Information About the Role

Are you passionate about caring for patients in a mental and behavioral health setting? Our team at Barnes - Jewish Hospital is looking for a patient - centered and caring Activity Therapist! 

In this role, you will provide therapeutic programs for patients experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. Through individual assessments and group sessions, you will support patients in recovering and finding the best version of themselves. 

 


Overview


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Implements a variety of structured, non-structured and/or individual treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of patients on psychiatry or chemical dependency services, inpatient units and day hospital or outpatient services.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provides therapeutic programming to improve the functional capabilities of patients.
  • Plans and documents patient care based on assessment of patients needs, diagnosis, level of functioning, and age specific needs.
  • Formulates written patient assessment and treatment plan recommendations.
  • Establishes treatment goals and documents patients progress toward goals.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Therapeutic Rec/Related Field

    Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Preferred Requirements

    Licenses & Certifications

  • CTRS

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Location:
    St. Louis, MO, United States

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