Activity Therapist 3

Activity Therapist 3

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Activity Therapist 3 at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Salary: $52,007.00

Plan, direct, or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs. Activities include sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Conducts assessment of a client's condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• Conducts therapy sessions to improve clients' mental and physical well-being
• Confers with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs
• Develops treatment plan to meet needs of client, based on needs assessment, client interests and objectives of therapy
• Encourages clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting life skills and leisure activities, such as sports, games, music, arts and crafts, and gardening
• Instructs client in activities and techniques, such as sports, gardening, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs
• Observes, analyzes, and records clients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed
• Obtains information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the clients themselves to assess clients' capabilities, needs and interests
• Plans, organizes, directs and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate clients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems
• Prepares and submits reports and charts to treatment team to reflect clients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

Sample Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of the DSM-IV assessment of different psychological disorders
• Knowledge of exercise programs such as yoga, aerobics, walking for wellness, and relaxation techniques
• Ability to utilize the results of the recreation therapy assessment tool to document and interpret the progress/regression of a client
• Ability to plan, develop and structure program activities according to policies and procedures and consumer's needs
• Ability to confer with treatment team and counselors for group scheduling, staffing, and program planning.

Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Activity Therapist 2 (HCP061) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment. Additional Information