Additional Information About the Role

Are you passionate about caring for patients in a mental and behavioral health setting? Our team at Barnes - Jewish Hospital is looking for a patient - centered and caring Activity Therapist!

In this role, you will provide therapeutic programs for patients experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. Through individual assessments and group sessions, you will support patients in recovering and finding the best version of themselves.

Mon - Fri
Days
Weekend and Holiday rotation

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Implements a variety of structured, non-structured and/or individual treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of patients on psychiatry or chemical dependency services, inpatient units and day hospital or outpatient services.

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic programming to improve the functional capabilities of patients.

Plans and documents patient care based on assessment of patients needs, diagnosis, level of functioning, and age specific needs.

Formulates written patient assessment and treatment plan recommendations.

Establishes treatment goals and documents patients progress toward goals.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Therapeutic Rec/Related Field

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

CTRS

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer