Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna
Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna is hiring: Music Therapist in Smyrna
Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna, Smyrna, GA, US, 30081
Base Pay Range
$21.00/hr - $25.00/hr
Activity Therapist
The Activity Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for the assigned program. This involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling. Experience and certification in Art Therapy are a plus!
Duties And Responsibilities
Ensure timely documentation of interventions and that interventions are based on the patient's care plan.
Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques as required.
Communicate changes in the patient's condition to the Charge Nurse.
Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
Maintain current documentation in daily progress notes, including the patient's name, date of therapy, name of therapeutic group/intervention, and summary of the session.
Act as a patient advocate and ensure patient rights are upheld.
Report therapeutic services charges daily, substantiating any changes in the treatment notes.
Contribute to treatment plan with specific goals and interventions to be achieved in therapeutic activities.
Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise and non-judgmental terms.
Utilize seclusion/restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and history of violent or emotional behaviors.
Your Experience Matters What We’re Looking For
Education : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreational Therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Master’s degree preferred.
Experience : One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure : Certification or licensure by state of Georgia and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.
Additional Requirements : Successful completion of CPR Certification/First Aid and successful completion of CPI before assisting with a restraining procedure and within the orientation period. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Current Lifeguard and First Aid certifications if conducting swimming activities.
What We Provide For Our Team
401(k) + matching
Health insurance
100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Cafeteria on site
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking
What Sets Us Apart
Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.
Compensation
This is a Full-Time, non-exempt role, and the expected compensation range is $18.00 to $25.00/hour. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be given to experience and skill level. Join us as our Activity Therapist!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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