Activity Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Activity Therapist

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital, newly opened, is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the Scottsdale, Arizona population and the greater Phoenix region. Our 120-bed facility offers specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Qualifications Requirements Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, Humanities, Social Work or related therapeutic discipline. A minimum of One (1) year of related experience, knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred. Certification or licensure as a CTRS is preferred. Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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