Role OverviewThe Activities Therapy Assistant conducts group activities that are therapeutic and focused on patient needs. They interview patients, their families, and others to obtain leisure and developmental histories, and participate in the patients' treatment planning and documents case records.
What You Will Do
The Activities Therapy Assistant will conduct group activities, interview patients, maintain regular contact with assigned patients, and participate in treatment planning.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have emotional stability and resilience, be adaptable to change, and have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, family, peers, and medical personnel.
Requirements
- Minimal High School Diploma/GED
- Prefer Bachelor's Degree (psych, social service field, etc.)
- Minimal 2+ Years Experience working with functionally challenged individuals if they do not meet the Educational Preference
- Crisis Response Training, CPR
- Ability to effectively communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel
- Requires emotional stability and resilience
- Must be adaptable to change and demonstrate foresight
- Ability to take initiative, be decisive, and project a professional demeanor
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement options
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
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