Roxbury is currently hiring a Lead Activities Therapist. Job Summary: The Lead Activities Therapist is responsible for leading the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes the completion and/or delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to or delegating contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities a... more details
Responsibilities Roxbury is currently hiring a Lead Activities Therapist. Job Summary: The Lead Activities Therapist is responsible for leading the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes the completion and/or delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to or delegating contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities and interests of each patient. The Lead Activities Therapist assesses patient’s leisure and recreational development needs, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Roxbury Treatment Center. Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. The employee may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. Qualifications Education And Experience: Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in recreational therapy or other related field which includes two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program, preferred. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in recreational Therapy or other related field and two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program, required. Certification as a registered therapeutic therapist required. Knowledge: Knowledge of individual, group and family therapy theory and practice and group leadership skills. Must possess knowledge of dual diagnosis/chemical dependency/mental health patients; age-specific patient issues, limit setting and behavior management, crisis prevention and intervention techniques; ability to communicate orally, telephonically, and in writing; working knowledge of computer systems and various software; must maintain certification CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, and Handle With Care. Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player. Good documentation, organization and time management skills are necessary. Must be effective in decision-making and problem solving.
