Activity Therapist 3

Activity Therapist 3

Georgia - Baldwin - Milledgeville (

Healthcare (

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

Apr 21, 2025 Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts

Shift: 8am - 5pm

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, plan, direct or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs. Activities include sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Conducts assessment of a clients condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

Job Description:

Lead and facilitate a range of psychoeducational and therapeutic groups within our Wellness Center.

Plans, organizes, directs and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate clients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems.

Observes, analyzes, and document clients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed. Instructs client in activities and techniques, such as sports, gardening, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.

Develops treatment plans and therapeutic interventions when request are received from the Recovery Planning Team (RPT), also providing other forms of active treatment programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Activity Therapy or Psychology field.

Two years of experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities or Mental Health

Experience writing progress notes related to Recovery Plan objectives

Experience in facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups

Experience in working with plants/gardens/Greenhouse environments and knowledge/skills of horticulture practices

Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards:

Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

Eligible to work in the U.S.

Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution

Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience OR One year of experience at the lower level Activity Therapist 1 (HCP060) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.

Additional Information

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Requisition ID: HEA09ZW

Number of Openings: 1

Advertised Salary: $52,007.28

Shift: Variable

Posting End Date: May 21, 2025