Activity Therapist at Haven Behavioral Healthcare
Wenonah, NJ 08090
About the Job
Why Haven of Philadelphia?
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia provides inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment to adults and older adults experiencing acute symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood swings or psychosis. Services are provided by psychiatrists, nurses, therapists and other professional staff who are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our patients.
POSITION SUMMARY:
- The ideal team member will provide therapeutic activities for assigned patients as scheduled.
- Assess patient needs and facilitates activities that are appropriate to age, development, needs and interests of the patients.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s in Art, Music, Dance Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation or related discipline.
- Master's Degree Preferred.
- Licensure or Certification as required by accreditation or certification body specific to the individual’s discipline.
EXPERIENCE: Three years clinical experience in a psychiatric setting, with at least one year’s experience applying activity therapy methods and techniques preferred.
In accordance with the emergency regulation issued by the City of Philadelphia requiring hospital workers to be fully vaccinated, all employees and contractors of Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia are required to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
