Activity Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Full Time

Dayton Children's Hospital • Dayton, OH • 1h ago

Facility:Mathile Center for Mental Health and WellnessDepartment:Inpatient Behavorial HealthSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:Under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager for Day Treatment , the Activity Therapist (AT) is responsible for utilizing a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation techniques, etc.) to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of day treatment patients. The AT utilizes group content that is aligned with the program philosophy and governing evidenced based practices. The AT is a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team. The AT must be certified in Ohio as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Recreational Therapist, or Expressive Therapist to provide such services, which may occur in group sessions or individually. The AT demonstrates and models Dayton Children's values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care.

Department Specific Job Details:

full time, 40 hours

Monday - Friday, day shift

weekend rotation

serving the inpatient mental health unit at the Mathile Center

Education Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

Board Certified Art Therapists (ATR-BC) - THE ART THERAPY CREDENTIALS BOARD, INC ATCP, Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist - American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA), Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, MT-BC Music Therapist Board Certified - Certification Board for Music Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistant - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT® )

At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

Safety--We make safety our first priority.

Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.

Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.

Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.

Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future.

Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.

Dayton Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.

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