• Activities Therapist

    WMCHealth (Kingston, NY)


    Activities Therapist

     

    Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

     

    City/State: Kingston, NY

     

    Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

     

    Department: Mental Health - Non-Nursing

     

    Union: No

     

    Position: Full Time

     

    Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-6:30pm

     

    Shift: Day, Weekend

     

    Req #: 42536

     

    Posted Date: Apr 10, 2025

     

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

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29110) Internal Applicant link

    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

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29110) Internal Applicant link

     

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