Job Description

Art or Play Therapist job at Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna. Smyrna, GA. Join our team as an 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.

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 one 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!

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