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Additional Information About the RoleAre you passionate about caring for patients in a mental and behavioral health setting? Our team at Barnes - Jewish Hospital is looking for a patient - centered and caring Activity Therapist! In this role, you will provide therapeutic programs for patients experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. Through individual assessments and group sessions, you will support patients in recovering and finding the best version of themselves. Mon - Fri Days Weekend and Holiday rotation Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Provides Clinical and Administrative support through the management and direction of CNS, NP and secretarial support staff specific to the psychiatric divisions. Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeImplements a variety of structured, non-structured and/or individual treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of patients on psychiatry or chemical dependency services, inpatient units and day hospital or outpatient services. ResponsibilitiesProvides therapeutic programming to improve the functional capabilities of patients.Plans and documents patient care based on assessment of patients needs, diagnosis, level of functioning, and age specific needs.Formulates written patient assessment and treatment plan recommendations.Establishes treatment goals and documents patients progress toward goals.Minimum RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Therapeutic Rec/Related FieldExperience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperiencePreferred RequirementsLicenses & CertificationsCTRS Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCPension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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