Activities Therapist - Nursing Inpatient Psychiatric - Per Diem

NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center - an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility - as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Activities Therapist - Nursing Inpatient Psychiatric - Per Diem - Behavioral Health Srvcs - Per Diem.

In this role, the successful candidate The Activity Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, group treatment and therapeutic mileu. The Activity therapist completes functional assessments on all Inpatient Psychiatric patients and works as an integral member of the treatment team to provide an individualized therapeutic mileu treatment approach for the patients. The Activity therapist assists with program development and provides activity groups and events that assist the patient toward their recovery. Collaborates with internal and external agencies to provide groups, events and activities that meet the treatment needs of the patients. Is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of Activity schedule, supplies and storage. Utilizes their creative skills to present educational and community resource information for patients.

Job Responsibilities

Provision of Patient Care

Plans and implements the units activity therapy program, including planning of daily events, special events and providing inservice for other staff participating in the activity therapy program, as appropriate.

Conducts divisional therapy program, including planning and arranging for guest speakers and/or external agency participation.

Conducts activity therapy group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group principles and good group techniques.

Conducts individual activity therapy sessions, as assigned, displaying good theoretical knowledge and good treatment technique.

Completes activity therapy evaluations as per Policy and procedure.

Communicates pertinent patient information and observations with the treatment team, and documents accordingly.

Displays good interviewing, assessment and report-writing skills.

Provides education and referral information for patients as needed.

Acts as Activity Therapist consultant to other areas within hospital setting as needed.

Demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group.

Addresses safety and psychological needs of the age groups in planning and delivering care.

Meets Expected Documentation Requirements

Ensures confidentiality of all patient information encountered by obtaining required consents or releases of information for every situation for every patient.

Completes assessments, progress notes and treatment plans in a timely and high-quality fashion and according to department standards.

Makes Adequate Contribution to Overall functioning of the Department

Participates in providing a safe environment for patients and others. Sets limits and restrictions in a considerate and humane manner.

Protects patients privacy and patients rights.

Participates as a member of the team in community meetings, didactic groups, group therapy and family meetings.

Documents pertinent information regarding patient participation and involvement in the therapeutic milieu as team member.

Is responsible for ordering, maintenance, and organization of activity supplies. Ensures all supplies are safely locked and secures at all times.

Participates in ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic milieu and reports non-therapeutic components to the RN.

Observes and evaluates interactions of patients and families with staff and peers.

Demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients for each specific age group.

Performs other duties assigned by management team or charge nurse.

Provision of Interdepartmental Collaboration.

Accepts assignment to other areas of the Behavioral Health department and other departments as requested by Behavioral Health Management Team or Nursing Supervision.

Attends all staff meetings as directed by Behavioral Health Management staff..

Works effectively with other Hospital departments.

Works effectively and collaboratively with other areas of the Behavioral Health department.

Shows willingness to be cross-trained to support other areas of the department as needed.

• Possesses Core Skills to Work Effectively in a Behavioral Health Setting.

Displays a positive attitude and outlook (verbal and nonverbal body language).

Attitude toward change: Works effectively in a variety of situations, recognizes the need for change, can cope with its threatening aspects, and puts its positive aspects to good use.

Customer Service Skills: Able to successfully manage customer experiences.

Teamwork: Works in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration to achieve mutual goals.

Initiative: Able to know what needs to be done and takes action, striving for the highest level of job performance.

Time Management: Able to organize work and use time effectively.

Respect and Caring: Treats others with interest, concern and compassion; respecting differences in style, approach, and background.

Interpersonal Skills: Maintains positive work relationships.

Communication Skills: Able to convey ideas and information clearly

Feedback: Able to accept constructive feedback and integrate into performance.

Flexibility: Able to redirect day-to-day activities based on departmental/organizational needs.

Problem Solving: Offers solutions to problems, when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Minimum of Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy and/or Creative Arts Therapy (Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy or Dance/Movement Therapy)

Certification by the appropriate credentialing organization and/or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)

At least one years experience working with Inpatient Psychiatric Patients preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work productively and effectively, as part of multidisciplinary team .

Ability to respond to crisis situations in a calm and professional manner.

NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $35.00 - $35.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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