Activity Therapist (pool) - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Company: Dayton Children's Hospital
Location: Dayton
Posted on: October 21, 2024

Job Description:

Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Inpatient Behavorial HealthSchedule:Part timeHours:8Job Details:Under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager for Day Treatment, the Activity Therapist (AT) is responsible for utilizing a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation techniques, etc.) to improve the physical and emotional well-being of day treatment patients. The AT utilizes group content that is aligned with the program philosophy and governing evidenced based practices. The AT is a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team. The AT must be certified in Ohio as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Recreational Therapist, or Expressive Therapist to provide such services, which may occur in group sessions or individually. The AT demonstrates and models Dayton Children's values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care.
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Department Specific Job Details:

• Preferred: 2-5 years of experience, Previous experience on inpatient pediatric behavioral health units.
• Customer service skills, Previous experience in working with children and adolescents with behavioral health needs.
• Pool position, as needed
• No benefits or PTOEducation Requirements:
  Bachelors (Required)
  Certification/License Requirements:
  Board Certified Art Therapists (ATR-BC) - THE ART THERAPY CREDENTIALS BOARD, INC ATCP, Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist - American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA), Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, MT-BC Music Therapist Board Certified - Certification Board for Music Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistant - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT - ) Associated topics: inpatient, lactation, lactation consultant, movement therapist, orthopedic, orthopedic therapy, outpatient, therapist, therapist assistant, therapist physical

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