Job description
Come join our team as an Activity Therapist at Acadia Healthcare-River Place Behavioral Health! If you are a positive, empathetic, and passionate person and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you!
As a Recreational Therapist you will participate in the development and implementation of patients' treatment plan by:
Obtaining information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests.
Planning, organizing, directing and participating in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation.
Planing and implementing expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed.
Conducting sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being, instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
Assessing patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
- Three or more years experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of behavioral health patients required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR Clinical Professional Licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in Expressive Therapy area required.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better
Skills
Preferred- Innovation
- Leadership
- Customer Focus
- Networking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Planning & Organizing
Behaviors
Preferred- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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