Activity Therapist (PRN)

Position Summary

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ACTIVITY THERAPIST!

PRN

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? 

Join our dynamic team at Ridgeview Institute Monroe and make a difference as an Activity Therapist! In this role, you'll plan and execute engaging activity services for our patients, contributing directly to their treatment goals and overall well-being. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll provide continuous care, interaction, and positive role modeling to patients, fostering an environment conducive to healing and growth. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare, we want to hear from you!

• Responsible for observing and applying sound judgment in patients' physical and mental conditions/needs.
• Document and communicate changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
• Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
• Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
• Plan and implement activity therapy for assigned patient case load within the facility.
• Model and teach appropriate social, coping, and stress management techniques to patients.
• Contribute to treatment plans with specific goals and interventions in therapeutic activities.

Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:

• Education & Licensure: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in occupational therapy, art, music, recreational therapy, humanities, or movement therapy. Master’s degree preferred. Certification or licensure by the state of Georgia and/or national governing body in the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and CPI before assisting with restraining procedures and within 30 days of employment.  May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Monroe.

Compensation:

This is a PRN role and the expected compensation is $25.00 hourly.  We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Activity Therapist!

Qualifications

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

Welcome to Ridgeview Institute Monroe (RIM), a leading mental health care hospital in Monroe, GA, dedicated to setting the standard for excellence in psychiatric treatment since 2017. Our hospital offers a full continuum of care, including specialized programs for adolescents, adults, and older adults, including a specialized women's program. We are committed to providing evidence-based treatment approaches to assist our patients in achieving their treatment goals.

At Ridgeview Institute Monroe, we believe in the power of community and collaboration. Our team works closely with the community to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions to positively impact you and those in our care. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Ridgeview Institute Monroe.

To learn more about Ridgeview Institute Monroe, visit us at: https://ridgeviewinstitute.com/monroe/

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service

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At Ridgeview Institute Monroe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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