Shift: Tuesday - Saturday; Tuesday - Friday 9:30am to 6pm; Saturday 8am to 4:30pm. Will have holiday rotation

Department: Missouri Psychiatric Center Therapy

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $15.81 (entry level qualifications) - $24.92 (highly experienced) per hour, based on experience.
Differential: $1.00 per hour weekend

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Activity Specialist to join our dynamic team in delivering impactful Psychosocial Rehabilitation services. We seek an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to enhancing the lives of our patients through engaging therapeutic activities. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, compassion, and a proactive approach to encouraging patient participation, while also demonstrating strong organizational skills in managing supplies and group logistics. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and help individuals achieve their therapeutic goals, we want to hear from you! Join us in fostering a supportive atmosphere where every patient can thrive and feel valued.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

· Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

· Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

· Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

· Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

· Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Six (6) months of healthcare or related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience working with people with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or developmental disabilities.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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