Per Diem / PRN Recreation/Recreational Therapist - $18-22 per hour

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna is seeking a per diem / prn Recreation/Recreational Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Smyrna, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Recreation/Recreational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 20.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Per Diem

PRN Activity Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a PRN Activity Therapist!

The Activity Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for the assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. Experience and/or certification in Art Therapy is a plus!

Ridgeview Institute has been a staple in the state of Georgia and nationwide for the treatment of both addiction and behavioral health for over 40 years. We provide a comprehensive continuum of mental health and substance abuse treatment services based upon a commitment to excellence and quality care to patients and their loved ones.

Located on a 37-acre wooded campus in the city of Smyrna, GA on the outskirts of Atlanta, Ridgeview Institute provides a safe, caring environment with Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors, Activity Therapists and Mental Health Technicians. Treatment services include inpatient and outpatient services and aftercare.

To learn more about Ridgeview Institute, please visit: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreational Therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Certification or licensure by state of Georgia and/or national governing body in one of the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification/First Aid and successful completion of CPI prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within the orientation period. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Current Lifeguard and First Aid certifications if conducting swimming activities.

Ridgeview Institute offers competitive rates and benefits, including:

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assisted Program
Employee Referral Program

At Ridgeview Institute we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna Job ID #108822.

About Ridgeview Institute Smyrna

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits