RECREATION THERAPIST (BA)- Per Diem

Activity Therapist - Per Diem

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric, and addiction issues. Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient, and specialty programs that include children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents, or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

The Activity Therapist supervises and coordinates the activities of patients in the Adjunctive Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation of physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled patients. The Activity Therapist follows policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for the treatment of patients; complies with performance improvement program. May organize and conduct music, art, recreation, or other therapy programs, depending on specialty. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology, to promote and maintain health.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Recreation, Music, Art, or appropriate program required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in psychiatric setting preferred; Working knowledge of the psychiatric process and its relationship to arts, crafts, sports, games, small/large group activities preferred.

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