Mental Health
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
5x8 hrs

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most. 

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. 

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage 
• Savings and retirement  including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling 
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program 
• Additional benefits  life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program 
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines 
• Benefits may vary by location and role 

www.dmc-modesto.com/teams          

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Clinical Programs Manager, the Activity Therapist provides appropriate assessment, treatment groups and record keeping on all patients involved in Creative Therapies program.  Activity Therapist performs all functions as outlined in Title XXII under activity therapy.  Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.  Represents specific specialization as well as Creative Therapies Services as a whole within the clinical program.                    

Position Accountabilities:

1. Organizes, plans, and conducts the therapeutic activity program, conducting a needs assessment on a regular basis and designs the program based upon variances in the patient population.                    
2. Is knowledgeable regarding patient legal status.                    
3. Demonstrates skill and knowledge relating to professional response to assaultive patients, able to identify and de-escalates potentially assaultive patients.                    
4. Demonstrates knowledge of DSM IV-R diagnosis and treatment modalities for psychiatric patients.                    
5. Conducts individual activity therapy assessments and provides written treatment plans within 72 hours of admission.                    
6. Assists the Clinical Programs Manager with Program Content and Design to serve the targeted patient population.                    
7. Plans and conducts daily recreational and activity programs, with individual sessions as needed, in accordance with interdisciplinary treatment plan, daily priorities of patients and needs of the unit.                    
8. Maintains clean safe pleasant environment for recreation, providing seasonal/holiday specific decorations.                    
9. Provide clinical oversight of Activity Therapist to ensure appropriate implementation of program.                    
10. Completes incident reports and ensures the physician and management are fully aware of any incidents occurring during their shift.                    
11. Acts as a positive agent for change by demonstrating flexibility and innovation.                    
12. Acts as a resource in assisting others with recreational activity objectives as appropriate.                    
13. Other duties as assigned.