Diversional Therapist

Summerset

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Summerset as a Diversional Therapist in United States. Company Description You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life.

Requirements

You’ll be creative, compassionate, and highly organised – with a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people through social connection and therapeutic engagement.

Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries.

Benefits & Compensation

apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! Employee Type: Permanent Work Location: Manukau

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Summerset as a Diversional Therapist.

Key Skills

PlanningTime ManagementCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsFirst AidDrivingMicrosoft OfficeTherapeutic RecreationActivity PlanningBudget Management

Key Responsibilities

The Diversional Therapist will be responsible for creating and leading a recreational program for seniors in a care environment, focusing on purposeful engagement that promotes dignity and independence. Duties include planning and running individual and group activities, supporting resident participation, collaborating with the team, monitoring progress, and managing activity budgets.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Diversional Therapist position at Summerset includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Summerset is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Planning, Time Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, First Aid, Driving, Microsoft Office, Therapeutic Recreation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Diversional Therapist will be responsible for creating and leading a recreational program for seniors in a care environment, focusing on purposeful engagement that promotes dignity and independence. Duties include planning and running individual and group activities, supporting resident particip...

Benefits package: Additional Weekend Rates, Time And A Half For All Work Or Shifts Over 8 Hours In A Day, Ongoing Training And Development Opportunities, Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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