Activity Therapist/MHW FT Eves Float

In this position, the therapist engages patients through tailored group activities and therapeutic interactions that promote social, educational, and recreational growth, crucial for mental health recovery. The float schedule adds variety, enhancing adaptability and comprehensive patient care within Butler Hospital’s interdisciplinary framework.

Strong communication, creativity, and collaboration are essential. This role demands the ability to facilitate therapeutic groups, advocate for patient needs, and adapt flexibly to changing unit environments, differentiating it from more clinical or nursing-focused mental health positions.

Experience gained in this role often leads to advanced clinical or supervisory positions within mental health services, occupational therapy, or specialized recreational therapy. The interdisciplinary exposure at Butler Hospital can open doors to leadership roles or certifications enhancing therapeutic expertise.

While a bachelor’s degree in social sciences is preferred, certifications in recreational therapy or mental health first aid can boost candidacy. Local regulations in Rhode Island value hands-on experience with mentally ill clients, aligning well with Butler Hospital’s standards.

Barrington’s healthcare sector shows steady demand for mental health workers, but candidates with flexible scheduling availability and multidisciplinary skills, like floating roles, tend to have an advantage. Networking within Care New England’s affiliated institutions also enhances hiring prospects.

Barrington offers manageable commutes with access to nearby cities like Providence. Traffic peaks during shift changes can affect evenings, but many staff find carpooling or public transit options practical for regular float shifts, helping maintain work-life balance.

The hospital fosters a collaborative environment where activity therapists work closely with occupational therapists and nursing staff. This integration ensures patient-centered approaches, with the float role enhancing unit flexibility and responsiveness to patient needs across shifts.

Salaries typically range from $45,000 to $55,000 annually, reflecting regional cost of living and healthcare demand. Butler Hospital offers competitive pay within this spectrum, often supplemented by benefits unique to Care New England’s health system.

This role’s float component demands adaptability across multiple units, unlike fixed positions elsewhere. Butler Hospital’s focus on psychiatric care means therapists engage deeply with mental health patients, benefiting from the institution’s research-driven and patient-centered ethos.

The hospital’s commitment to ethical standards and patient advocacy shapes the therapist’s role, emphasizing creating safe, therapeutic environments and modeling professionalism. This alignment ensures each activity promotes holistic healing aligned with Care New England’s values.