Activity Therapist - Per Diem

Job Description Activity Therapist Opportunity - Per Diem HRI Hospital is seeking Activity Therapists for our inpatient psychiatric units. This is a highly satisfying opportunity for a clinical professional who thrives on providing highly individualized care to a very acute patient population. We are hiring for a per diem position with hours available on weekdays and/or weekends. HRI Hospital is a bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs. We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. At the same time, the smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees. Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals. We are located in Brookline – right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner – and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking. Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply. As an Activity Therapist, you will: Run assigned treatment groups to meet the need of various functioning level and/or diagnostic categories Utilize interviewing techniques, observations, formal and informal screening/evaluation tools to assess functional level of patients Identify patients’ assets and problem areas Collaborate with patients in goal-setting Recommend appropriate activities for goal attainment and assist patients to select appropriate groups and activities Complete daily notes for each group Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities in U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Requirements Education: Master’s in human services related field required. Art Therapy, Music Therapy or other expressive therapy specialty preferred. License: LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, or OT preferred Experience: One year prior inpatient clinical experience preferred. Six months prior experience as a group leader preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr HRI Hospital