Activity Therapist Assistant

5 days ago

Waynesville, United States Perimeter Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

Perimeter Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Activity Therapist Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our residential treatment facility, you will play a vital role in providing a responsive healing environment for adolescents with mental health illnesses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide care to residents in a manner that considers safety, resident's rights, resident's comfort, maintains confidentiality, and respects cultural and religious differences.
  • Lead and participate in recreation services to residents both individual and groups by following approved, scheduled activities and the program calendar developed by the Program Director.
  • Teach and assist residents in activities of daily living including maintaining the cleanliness and repair of the facility property and tools.
  • Follow the Individual Treatment Plan and implement the specified plan interventions when needed. Use positive reinforcement to promote positive behavioral changes.
  • Assist with physician holds, physical restraints, and seclusions under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Explain activities, events, procedures and/or treatments to residents, family and other caregivers in a language and cognitive level understood by people served.
  • Observe and document resident behavior in a one on one or group setting and report unusual observations to a Youth Care Coordinator and Charge Nurse.
  • Assist Program Director in maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment.
  • Recognize and report suspected abuse and neglect according to policy, procedure, and law.
  • Participate in personal performance appraisals and staff development by completing all required annual training, i.e. Handle with Care, CPR, fire safety, infection control, training, and certifications necessary to manage and guide residents in a safe, effective activity and recreational therapy program.
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by modeling positive behavior and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with co-workers, supervisor, residents, and visitors.
Requirements
  • Valid Missouri driver's license.
  • Experience in a mental health setting (preferably with adolescents), and knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development and the ability to relate to adolescents with substance abuse or mental health problems.
  • Knowledge of community resources and recreation principles and practice.
  • Experience in coordinating, supervising, and participating in therapeutic group activities such as physical education, leisure education, adventure therapy, arts and crafts, etc.
  • Must be able to participate in the scheduled physical activities.
Perks
  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within our organization.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Health insurance.
  • Health savings account.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Referral program.
  • Retirement plan.
  • Vision insurance.
About Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs.

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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