Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Full Time

Facility:

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department:

Inpatient Behavorial Health

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job 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 enhance 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.

Department Specific Job Details:

• full time, 40 hours
• Monday - Friday, day shift
• weekend rotation
• serving the inpatient mental health unit at the Mathile Center

Education 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® )