Job Title: Activity Therapist
Reports To: Lead Counselor

Northpoint is a growing organization dedicated to providing a safe, therapeutic environment where those struggling with addiction can build a foundation for their recovery and gain a clear vision of hope. Northpoint provides a unique setting that provides affordable and effective alcohol and drug addiction treatment, with facilities located in Idaho, Washington, Colorado, and Nebraska. Organizational values include humility, heart, inspiration, and conviction. Our commitment to excellence means doing good for others and engaging in innovative empirical-based treatment. In short, our mission is to help people get their lives back and show them respect and empathy in the process.

Northpoint Recovery_ has an opening for an*_ Activity Therapist_ at our _Edmonds, Washington*_ inpatient facility._

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Northpoint team, the Activity Therapist is responsible for providing activity-based group sessions, risk assessments, case management services, orientation, and discharge planning to clients.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Case staffing
• Project based group facilitation; music, art, recreation, mindfulness, skill building
• Professional and timely documentation
• Consultation with the multi-disciplinary treatment team and other clinical professionals
• Review of case record maintenance
• Treatment planning
• Case management
• Risk assessment and Crisis Intervention
• Discharge planning
• Administrative support
• Biopsychosocial assessments
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Social Sciences preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in relevant field required
• An understanding of and adherence to the ethical standards of the respective license adopted by the governing board for licensure
• Adherence to Compliance Program Plan

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Quickly and effectively identify and resolve problematic situations
• Comfortable analyzing information and dealing with complexity
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Must maintain current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, handle, feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste and smell
• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs
• Exposure to disturbed and potentially aggressive patients is possible. Stress ranges from low to intense depending on the situation

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screen, post-accident and upon reasonable suspicion of use
• Completion of orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of employment
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Completion of background and professional reference checks
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $25.00 - $32.00 an hour
• Health care benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, and health care savings accounts
• Retirement benefits include a 401K plan with employer match
• Immediately eligible for 120 hours of paid time off, and up to 10 paid holidays per year

Job Type: Full-time

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