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Activity Therapist - Per Diem

UHS·Brookline, Massachusetts

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 27 days ago
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About the role

The Activity Therapist runs treatment groups and utilizes screening tools to assess the functional levels of acute psychiatric patients. They collaborate with patients to set goals and recommend appropriate activities for attainment while maintaining daily clinical notes.

Responsibilities

  • Activity Therapist Opportunity - Per Diem HRI Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Activity Therapist for our inpatient psychiatric units.
  • This is a highly satisfying opportunity for a clinical professional who thrives on providing highly individualized care to a very acute patient population.
  • This is a Per Diem position with hours available on weekdays and/or weekends.
  • HRI Hospital is 66-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs.
  • We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.
  • At the same time, the smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees.
  • Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals.
  • We are located in Brookline – right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner – and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking.
  • Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply.

Website

  • https://www.hrihospital.com/
  • As an
  • Activity
  • Therapist, you will: Run assigned treatment groups to meet the need of various functioning level and/or diagnostic categories Utilize interviewing techniques, observations, formal and informal screening/evaluation tools to assess functional level of patients Identify patients’ assets and problem areas Collaborate with patients in goal-setting Recommend appropriate activities for goal attainment and assist patients to select appropriate groups and activities
  • Complete daily notes for each group
  • Benefit
  • Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education: Master’s in human services related field required. Art Therapy, Music Therapy or other expressive therapy speciality preferred.

License

  • LCSW,
  • LMHC,
  • LICSW, or
  • OT preferred
  • Experience: One year prior inpatient clinical experience preferred. Six months prior experience as a group leader preferred. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Development Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Brookline, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Closes
Jul 1, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

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UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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