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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Activities Therapist - Per Diem Flexible 7.5-hour Shifts with Alternating Weekends - Psychiatric - N.

In this role, the successful candidate The Activity Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care displaying good skills in assessment group treatment and therapeutic mileu The Activity therapist completes functional assessments on all Inpatient Psychiatric patients and works as an integral member of the treatment team to provide an individualized therapeutic mileu treatment approach for the patients The Activity therapist assists with program development and provides activity groups and events that assist the patient toward their recovery Collaborates with internal and external agencies to provide groups events and activities that meet the treatment needs of the patients Is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of Activity schedule supplies and storage Utilizes their creative skills to present educational and community resource information for patients

Job Responsibilities:

Plans and implements the unit rsquo;s activity therapy program including planning of daily events special events and providing inservice for other staff participating in the activity therapy program as appropriate

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Conducts divisional therapy program including planning and arranging for guest speakers and/or external agency participation

Conducts activity therapy group sessions displaying good theoretical knowledge of group principles and good group techniques

Conducts individual activity therapy sessions as assigned displaying good theoretical knowledge and good treatment technique

Completes activity therapy evaluations as per Policy and procedure

Communicates pertinent patient information and observations with the treatment team and documents accordingly

Displays good interviewing assessment and report writing skills

Provides education and referral information for patients as needed

Acts as Activity Therapist consultant to other areas within hospital setting as needed

Demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group

Addresses safety and psychological needs of the age groups in planning and delivering care

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Certified by NY State as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist CTRS or Licensed Creative Arts Specialist LCAT Minimum of bachelors degree in recreational therapy and/or Creative Arts Therapy At least one years experience working with Inpatient Psychiatric Patients preferred Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work productively and effectively as part of multidisciplinary team Ability to respond to crisis situations in a calm and professional manner

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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Required Skills

Required Experience

Active DOE Security clearance or the ability to obtain

Radiological training is required or the ability to obtain

Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software

Basic understanding of federal and state policies and regulations, project policies and requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail