An Art Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving art, crafts, and similar activities. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
Activities Therapist, Full Time, 40 Hours MiraVista•2.5 Holyoke, MA Job Details Full-time $58,000•$65,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Mid-level Full Job Description Join us as an Activities Therapist!
Schedule:
Monday•Friday 8am•4:30pm The Activities Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing and leading art therapy, music therapy, or recreational therapy activities on all units. The Activities Therapist will work with patients whose abilities to manage usual activities of daily living are compromised by behavioral health/substance abuse problems. The delivery of Activities Therapy services can include formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the plan, and documentation of all services provided. As an
Activities Therapist:
Treats the patient with dignity and respect by demonstrating compassion and emotional support by using a calm voice and maintaining good eye contact. Develops group programming by researching pertinent topics and facilitating patient groups. Demonstrates Trauma Informed Care practices by: maintaining appropriate personal and physical boundaries, meeting with patients in open areas, not disclosing information of a personal nature to patients. Utilizes Group Process to assess patient needs and initiates appropriate interventions. Documents accurately in the patient record using approved format and language that is appropriate for anyone Contributes to the development of a comprehensive Group curriculum based on specific patient populations Develops a group program that is creative and dynamic. Routinely evaluates the group program using metrics, patient preferences and patient outcomes. Provides Alternative to Group resources for patients who cannot or decline to attend group program. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others by acting as a preceptor or resource for new or less experienced staff Maintains competencies in restraint reduction, CPR, and other required in-services and certifications. An Activities Therapist will have the following: Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation preferred Master's degree in Art Therapy preferred Certification by profession's credentialing board (either art, music, recreational therapy) preferred Previous inpatient healthcare experience in one of the above disciplines preferred. When you join the growing MiraVista team as an Activities Therapist you'll receive: Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) match Employer paid long term disability (LTD) Short term disability (STD) Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Pay Range Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. $58,000•$65,000 MiraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
