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Activity Therapist/Mental Health WorkerThe Activity Therapist/Mental Health Worker works in collaboration with unit staff and the inter-disciplinary treatment team (under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist) in implementing groups and activities within the hospital milieu to meet the educational, recreational, and social needs of the patients.Duties & ResponsibilitiesInsures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing groups.When assigned assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients' activities of daily living.Provides role as patient advocate through his/her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients' needs for serviceRequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in any of the social sciences preferred.Training and Experience: Experience in working with mentally ill clients, experience working with activity-based groups preferred.Special Qualifications: Excellent communication skills. Ability to work with others in a collaborative manner. Creative and flexible.Schedule: 20/40 Part Time Evenings - Every Other WeekendDelmonico 2 is an Adult Dual Diagnosis General Treatment UnitAbout UsCare New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.EEO StatementsAmericans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
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providence, RI, 02912, US
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