Activities Therapist

Hours per Week: 8:00am-4:30pm; 1 weekend per month Located in the heart ofAnderson, South Carolina,AnMedis a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, ourmissionis simple yet powerful: To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve. AnMed has been named one of theBest Employers in South Carolinaby Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whetheryou'rejust starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction,you'llfind opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here. The Activities Therapist isdirectly responsibleto the Behavioral Health Nurse Manager and performs job tasks as an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Plans,developsand implements the activity therapy program involving recreational, occupation,musicand creative therapies with adult and geriatric population in the hospital setting. Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrates knowledge of activity/music therapy andmaintainsa broad scope of activities for the patient population served. Develops a knowledge base of procedures/resources for using community leisure and vocational facilities Participates in and assumes primary responsibility for activity/music therapy program modifications and development. Responsible for electronically documenting both specific evaluation and group notes on patients in a behavioral specific format. Education/ Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Music Educationor Recreation Therapeutic Management with emphasis in music/therapeutic recreationrequired. One year of psychiatric experience as a therapist preferred. Certification by National Council for Therapeutic Recreation at the professional level or certificate in related therapeutic area. Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings. Free Financial Counseling. Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO). Professional Development. For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits *Variedbenefits packages are available for positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anmed-Health