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Activity Therapist - PRN

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Dover Behavioral Health System

Dover, DE (In Person)

$63,689 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

Activity Therapist - Behavioral Health Available shifts: This Part time position is 24 hours per week, in our Dover location two days a week preferably Monday and Wednesday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Also work two weekends per month at Dover location 8:30am-2:30pm
DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
is a 104-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Dover, Delaware. We feature individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year. At Dover Behavioral Health System patient satisfaction is one of our top commitments. For three years in a row, Dover Behavioral Health System has placed in the Top 10 for highest patient satisfaction scores amongst UHS hospitals. In 2020, we placed 6th for highest patient satisfaction scores! Our high patient satisfaction is due to our dedicated and seasoned staff and our strong clinical programs.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver therapeutic programs for patients and make treatment recommendations that are individualized to circumstances and needs of each patient in conjunction with interdisciplinary treatment team Maintain the clinical and administrative documentation associated with the therapeutic services provided Stay abreast of regulatory standards (including The Joint Commission) that involve recreational and activity therapies Effectively contribute to the discharge planning of patients Assist the Lead Activity Therapist in maintaining the Activity Therapy Department's resources and equipment including the movie and book library; ensure rooms are properly supplied and maintain cleanliness Deliver and collect patient exit interviews and implement appropriate measures based on results Collaborate with clinical management on scheduling activity therapy sessions based on patient and hospital needs Will oversee and monitor Activity therapy patient care programs and treatment outcomes Provide individual and/or group evaluation in treatment sessions Identify, document, and report any and all instances of adult or child abuse and neglect to the appropriate parties including a member of management, the police, and state agencies This role is primarily working out of our Dover location; 725
Horsepond Road Minimum:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field and working towards Recreational Therapy certification Experience in clinical interviewing and knowledge of the concept and philosophy of Activity Therapy in the treatment process
Preferred:
One year experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility
Essential Job Duties:
Develop and deliver therapeutic programs for patients and make treatment recommendations that are individualized to circumstances and needs of each patient in conjunction with interdisciplinary treatment team Maintain the clinical and administrative documentation associated with the therapeutic services provided Stay abreast of regulatory standards (including The Joint Commission) that involve recreational and activity therapies Assist the Lead Activity Therapist in maintaining the Activity Therapy Department's resources and equipment including the movie and book library; ensure rooms are properly supplied and maintain cleanliness Collaborate with clinical management on scheduling activity therapy sessions based on patient and hospital needs Will oversee and monitor Activity therapy patient care programs and treatment outcomes Provide individual and/or group evaluation in treatment sessions Perform other duties as assigned About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation (for the past 17 years), UHS today operates more than 400 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.K. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees. Unwavering passion, superior talent, and focused determination are the keys to being UHS. Our corporate and healthcare facility team members bring these qualities to each and every encounter—with our patients and each other—in contributing to the delivery of high-quality care EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$24.50 - $36.74 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to
Relocate:
Dover, DE 19901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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