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(Archived) Sycamore Springs - Activities Therapist Assistant
Last Updated: 2/05/19
Job Description
Sycamore Springs-PRN Activities Therapy Assistant
PRN Activities Therapy Assistant Positions Now Available
Sycamore Springs is a 48-bed behavioral hospital located in Lafayette, IN. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment to adults, adolescents and their families. At Sycamore Springs we are dedicated to Changing People’s Lives®, 96% of our patients recommend treatment at Sycamore Springs*
As an Activity Therapy Assistant, you will be a member of the clinical services team at Sycamore Springs. Our team drives a “Clinical First” attitude to help fulfill our mission of “Changing People’s Lives®”. Activity Therapy Assistant serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide recreational and activity services to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders. Activity Therapy Assistant plans, organizes and directs medically approved recreation programs, including such activities as sports, dramatics, games, arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. Activity Therapy Assistant regulates content of the programs in accordance with patients’ capabilities, needs, interests and treatment plan.
Members of our team Enjoy:
- Working with a highly engaged staff.
- Healthy staffing levels.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Career growth.
- Competitive compensation.
Position Details:
- Provides recreation and activity groups.
- Documents the patient’s response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate.
- Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution.
- Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments.
- Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient’s program. Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs.
- Provides activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan.
- Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient. Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations.
- Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their families.
- Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions.
- Provides direction to nursing staff regarding activity related groups.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in recreation related field preferred.
- CPR and CPI Certification within 30 day of employment
Experience:
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
*Source: Mental Health Outcomes: Patient Satisfaction Survey 2016
Company Details
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Springstone is a leading provider of high quality behavioral health services in numerous markets throughout the United States. The name Springstone represents the possibilities of hope and renewal anchored by a solid and secure foundation. Springstone fulfills its mission of Changing People's Lives® by:
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