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Southern Illinois Health
Harrisburg, IL

Behavioral Health Activity Therapist, PRN

Behavioral Health / Psych
Pay & benefits for this position
RN: $35.75 - $49.75View local pay scales
Mental health support
Requirements
1+ years experience(pref)
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Position Details

Hospital System
Southern Illinois Health
Location
Harrisburg, IL
Specialty
Behavioral Health / Psych
Posted
2026-07-23
Applications close
2026-10-11
Job ID
JR105071

Description

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Responsible for coordinating the recreation, stress management, leisure planning, and activity groups for the in-patient unit. The activity therapist is responsible for completing the assessment and conducting activity therapy groups and documenting patient progress in progress notes. The activity therapist also participates in treatment team.

As applicable, the activity therapist will participate in PI (performance improvement) committee meetings and serves as the units liaison to the hospitals rehabilitation department. EducationBachelor’s in Art, Music, Therapeutic recreation, Physical Education, Home Economics or an Associates in Occupational Therapy or Applied Science Human ServicesLicenses and CertificationValid BLSAPC (Activity Professional Certified) within 6mths of hirePsychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate preferredExperience and Skills• Technical

  • 1 year of experience in activity therapy services in psychiatric, mental health, nursing home, or related setting preferred.Role Specific Responsibilities
  • Organizes, plans, and conducts the therapeutic activities program.
  • Provides activity therapy assessments, written treatment, and discharge plans in coordination with the patient’s overall treatment objectives.
  • Plans and conducts daily activity therapy group sessions and educational programs, with individual sessions as needed.
  • Following the interdisciplinary treatment plan and daily priorities of patients and need of the unit.
  • Assist in the maintenance of a safe a therapeutic milieu.
  • Attends and participates in designed treatment team meetings on all matters concerning the patient and/or family.
  • Completes routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and efficiently documents all pertinent and meaningful observations and information on individual progress notes.
  • Adheres to the general expectations for all employees in order that the program functions effectively to meet patients’ treatment needs.
  • Maintain email correspondence current.Compensation (Commensurate with experience):$23.65To$36.66To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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