ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Pay $19.96/hour - $30.02/hour Plus, Direct Care Pay: Ten Dollars per week Summary To monitor training and development therapeutic programs. To plan and deliver direct services to acute psychiatric patients with an emphasis on stabilizing symptoms and enhancing functional life skills. This position is assigned to work with adult and geriatric patient populations. Qualifications Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after high school. Must be in adapted physical education, recreational or occupational therapy, educational psychology, counseling, health‑related fields, sociology, public or private education, activity‑based programming, allied health, or community service programs or related fields supporting individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or special needs. License/Certification: Valid driver’s license; MVR must meet minimum standards. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending or lifting related to direct patient care, and fine manual dexterity or coordination. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or special needs. After‑Hire Requirements Satisfactory completion of specified written and physical components of the NH Hospital Mental Health Worker Training Program within first four weeks of employment. Must complete defensive driver training within the first six months of employment. All drivers must renew defensive driver training every three years. Responsibilities Develop, schedule, and implement individualized activity treatment programs in the areas of social, leisure, physical, and wellness for individuals and groups to meet patient needs and advance treatment goals. Provide direct services to patients approximately 80% of on‑duty hours, including evenings and weekends as required; may transport patients to meetings or appointments. Observe and identify symptoms of mental illness related to age and disability; assess and evaluate patient needs; plan and implement therapeutic activities to address those needs. Document and report relevant data thoroughly and timely in patients’ medical records using the Rehab Program, Electronic Health Record (EHR), e‑mail, and report generation tools. Collaborate with the treatment team, rehabilitation colleagues, and other disciplines to provide safe and therapeutic services; demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with team and department members. Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment team, department meetings, and hospital‑wide committees as assigned; provide coverage to other units of the hospital as needed. Maintain treatment areas and equipment in a safe and therapeutic manner; ensure supplies are sufficient and request purchase of relevant equipment and supplies. Participate in educational activities relevant to the needs of patients. Staff Workplace Safety Accountabilities Perform accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Communicate with supervisors about issues related to workplace safety (ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment). Report job injuries to supervisor immediately. Attend training programs, as appropriate. Commitment to Quality Participate in continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department‐based quality improvement activities. Demonstrate commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in the assigned work area. For further information, please contact Kimberly Gatchell, Supervisor IV, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. You may also contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. EOE TDD Access: Relay NH View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr