Activity Therapist (COTA, OTR)

Who We Are: The activity therapy department of Circles of Care provides activity therapy services to patient populations receiving psychiatric treatment. Services are provided in the inpatient adult and children’s units. The Activity Therapy Department is concerned with the application of activity-based therapy to work towards the improvement of skills, behavior, and knowledge necessary for effective functioning in daily living situations. Group topics and modalities are chosen that help to support the healthy aspects of each person, including their personal health goals and areas of meaning, to provide ongoing need gratification and a sense of achievement.Activity Therapy services are available to the units seven days per week. Services are provided directly and also through consultation with other unit staff. The primary mode of intervention is group facilitation. The Activity Therapy schedule is coordinated with other therapies that occur on the unit.Main Goals of The AT Department: To provide Activity Therapy services to all patients admitted to all psychiatric units to improve skills, behaviors, and knowledge necessary for more effective methods to deal with life problems and situationsTo provide a variety of therapeutic and rehabilitative activities to assist patients with developing and maintaining adaptive skills to improve functioningTo provide leisure skill activities to give patients an opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes about meaningful leisure involvement and experiencesTo ensure a professional program that consists of goal-oriented, purposeful activity components under the supervision of a qualified individualTo provide quality patient care by following hospital and department standards, adhering to standards of performance and job responsibilities, and participating in Robust Performance ImprovementTo enhance/encourage the patient’s maximum functional potentialTo facilitate/promote health and wellnessTo ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and personnel through risk reduction and managementTo function as an integral member of the healthcare team and to coordinate provision of care with other servicesTo serve as a patient advocateTo expand staff knowledge base and incorporate current trends in healthcare practice through continued educationResponsibilities: Complete Initial Activity Therapy Assessment to identify the patient’s needs, interests, and goals for interventionDeveloping and implementing a treatment plan/program with the patientRe-evaluating and modifying the treatment program as needed with the patient in a timely fashion during the course of treatmentProviding training/education for patients and individuals in the community who support the patient as appropriatePlan and implement activity-based groups and individual activities to obtain the participation of clients using a variety of modalities to conduct groups. Plan new activity projects and ideas. Use a variety of modalities to conduct groups.Qualifications: Applicants must have a strong desire to work in a mental health setting.Activity Therapist - Activity Therapists are licensed in the state of Florida as occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants. An individual with a degree in a related field and experience in activity-based clinical work may also be employed as an Activity Therapist.Activity Therapy Assistant - Individuals involved in training to become an OTA, or have completed a basic education course for activities professionals and/or college courses in a mental healthcare-related field. Individuals with a strong interest in mental health and experience in group facilitation will also be considered.Flexible schedule!! Great benefits!!! Benefits include: 26 paid days off (PTO) per year to start! PTO increases over time up to 44 days per year!!Sell back PTO at 100% value!Health insuranceVisionDentalShort-term disabilitySupplemental life insuranceLife insurance is provided at 3 times your annual salary!Long-term disability is provided!Company-sponsored 401(a), funded at 8.5% to start!! Increase to 14.5% over time.