Join Mercy as an Activities Therapist and play a pivotal role in enhancing patients' recovery through therapeutic activities and support. You'll work with a compassionate team to create positive changes in patients' lives while enjoying a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Completes assessments and documents patient responses to treatment
Plans, organizes, and conducts therapy sessions on an individual and group basis
Evaluates progress of patients
Facilitates positive changes in patients' basic functional ability
Achieves improved independent functioning and makes the hospital experience positive
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Internship in related area
Experience working with patients with mental illness and chemical dependency
Knowledge of mental illness disorders
Skills in providing educational and group therapy interventions
Assessment of patients' psychosocial functioning
Knowledge of appropriate community resources
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coveragePTOTuition reimbursementEmployer-matched retirement funds