Activity Therapist
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Description: Diamond Healthcare Corporation is presently looking of Activity Therapist right now, this job will be reside in Virginia. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Overview:
SUMMARY PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION : As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Recreation/Activity Therapist designs and implements a variety of activity therapies focusing on individualized needs with the specific objective of fostering effective interactions, enhance coping skills, cognitive functioning, reality orientation and prioritizing independence in caring for self.
REPORTS TO: Director of Social Work
Qualifications:
EDUCATION : Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited institution in therapeutic recreation or behavioral health related services. Masters degree preferred. Certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation preferred. Must demonstrate ability by education or training in treating people with mental/psychiatric illness.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT : Pleasant indoor environment within Partial Hospitalization or Inpatient unit for Department of Psychiatry. Moderate physical activity. Some hazard potential from possibility of physically acting out behavior of patients and health related communicable diseases.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB :
Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions.
Community Details:
Williamsburg is located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia. Williamsburg is well-known for Colonial Williamsburg, the restored Historic Area of the city, and for the adjacent College of William & Mary (established in 1693) the second-oldest university in the United States. The Historic Triangle of Virginia, also includes Jamestown and Yorktown, is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with Williamsburg located in the center. The area includes engaging museums and historical attractions located near thrilling theme parks like Busch Gardens and Water Country USA, outdoor activities, and world-class shopping and dining. Population approximately 13K.
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This job will be started on: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 05:14:35 GMT