Activity Therapist

Psychiatric hospital in Orange County is looking to hire Activity Therapist

Per Diem positions available

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHCM/CSU roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at CHCM/CSU in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

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Listed below is the job description:

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

To provide direct patient care in the discipline of Activity therapy.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Possesses a degree in Recreational, Occupational, Music, Art or Dance Therapy. Prior experience with inpatient psychiatric population preferred. Ability to assess the age specific needs for all patients and the capability to work with adolescents and adults. CPR certification required.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent sitting for long periods of time, walking and standing. Occasional bending, crawling, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Occasional pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds. Corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. Finger dexterity. Frequent exposure to stressful situations. Constant contact with patients and public.

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WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke and fumes. Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Occasional exposure to chemicals and general cleaning agents. Shift hours may vary dependent upon department needs to include weekends and holidays.

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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(All duties listed below are essential to the job.)

* General Staff Accountabilities

 Employee's conduct conforms to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of College Hospital.

 Values individual differences and demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural needs of others.

 Respects the rights, privacy and property of others, and maintains strict confidentiality.

 Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all applicable local and state laws.

 Maintains required certification/license in a timely fashion.

 Exhibits good attendance and punctuality.

 Provides appropriate notice prior to vacation/time off and notifies supervisor a minimum of two hours prior to shift when unable to come to work.

 Observes allotted break and meal periods as prescribed by Hospital Policy and follows time card procedures by accurately writing in and out.

 Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity.

 Adheres to the Dress Code.

 Demonstrates an understanding of their personal role in the case of fire/disaster and participates in Performance Improvement activities.

 Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified within the facility.

 Follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues.

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* Job Specific Duties

 Develops clinically pertinent Activity Therapy Intervention for patient treatment plan.

 Accurately documents patient screening and progress.

 Provides effective patient treatment sessions.

 Completes a minimum of 15 weekly patient evaluations in a timely manner.

 Provides 14 – 17 effective treatment session hours weekly.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

 Demonstrates knowledge of assigned patient track or module.

 Assesses the needs of adolescents and adults and provides therapeutic activities based on age specific needs.

* Customer Service

 Exhibits excellent customer relations toward patients, patients' families, visitor's, physicians and co-workers and exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 16.0 per week

Work Location: In person