Activity Therapist I (G. W. Bryan Hospital)

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Activity Therapist I who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Activity Therapist I, under the supervision of the Activity Therapy Supervisor, you will plan, organize, coordinate, conduct and implement a comprehensive program of goal-oriented referral groups and leisure activities/events that meet the recovery needs of patients admitted to an acute care facility.

Responsibilities for the Activity Therapist I:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement, conduct goal oriented assigned Activity Therapy Referral Groups. Serve as secondary therapist in the absence of the primary therapist.

Observe, interview, and prepare timely written medical records related to treatment goals on assigned patients, identifying interests, skills, and problem areas, inclusive of treatment plans, assessments, re-assessments, progress notes, interest surveys; submit calendars, requisitions, statistical reports as requested and/or needed.

Complete with Performance Improvement and Infection Control measures. Knowledgeable of policies and procedures that meet OMH and BPH for accrediting standards and regulations.

Attend and participate in multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings and provide pertinent feedback and input regarding patients' progress, involvement, schedules, etc.

Recommend appropriate patient groups. Review the Master Treatment Plan as it relates to assigned patients and groups, providing timely, accurate documentation as required.

• Plan, coordinate, implement, supervise, evaluate evening, weekend, holiday leisure activities and special/seasonal events.
• Attend and participate in Activity Therapy Service and mandatory meetings, relevant educational in-services, workshops, conferences, and other appropriate meetings as requested.

Maintain facilities' equipment and supplies. Inventory and submit requisitions for supplies, equipment, food orders, repairs, etc.

Adhere to HIPAA, Harassment-free workplace, time/attendance, OMH and GWBPH policies. Maintain annual trainings of MANDT, CPR and SCEIS training modules as required per facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation with an Emphasis in Therapeutics, Art, Physical and Leisure Education, Exercise Science, Health, Music, Horticulture.

Library Science, Sociology Sport Management, Psychology, Human Performance, Fine Arts and one year of supervised field experience in the corresponding field of therapy.

Additional Requirements
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds, push a wheelchair, stand, walk for long period of time, climb, maneuver patients in wheelchairs, walkers; able to work outdoors, drive at night, work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays: work inclement weather (all employees are considered essential staff).
• Ability to push, pull, bend, and stoop.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:
• Have knowledge, abilities, skills of principles, practices, objectives of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) in group settings. Knowledge of state, federal regulations, current guidelines, policies, procedures, policies related to TR and patients in a psychiatric hospital.
• Skill in planning, organizing, implementing TR programs. Skill in expressing ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Have a current and valid SC Driver's License.
• Have ability to operate a state vehicle.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.




The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.


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