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Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

New Baltimore, MI · On-site

$25 - $28.42/hr

Activity Therapist Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for an Activity Therapist to join our team. Rate ... Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. * Instruct ...

TOUCHETTE

Activity Therapist

East Saint Louis, IL · On-site

Activity Therapist This is a Full-time position! Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or ... Plans and administers structured activities to provide psychological, physical, intellectual, and ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

New Baltimore, MI · On-site

$25 - $28.42/hr

Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for a Activity Therapist to join our team. Rate of Pay: $25.00 ... Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. * Instruct ...

UHS

ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$27 - $33/hr

An Activity Therapist role is to provide quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to ... with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com . From ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

New Baltimore, MI · On-site

$25 - $28.42/hr

Overview Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for a Activity Therapist to join our team. Rate of Pay ... Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. * Instruct ...

TOUCHETTE

Activity Therapist

Cahokia Heights, IL · On-site

$21.34 - $36.84/hr

Provides activity therapy to clients admitted and treated for psychiatric illness. This position ... Plans and administers structured activities to provide psychological, physical, intellectual, and ...

TOUCHETTE

Activity Therapist

Cahokia Heights, IL · On-site

$17.57 - $26.35/hr

Provides activity therapy to clients admitted and treated for psychiatric illness. This position ... Plans and administers structured activities to provide psychological, physical, intellectual, and ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$26.23 - $30.73/hr

Activity Therapist - Full time Tues-Sat At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, our goal is to ... Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. * Instruct ...

Vest Monroe LLC

Activity Therapist

Monroe, GA · On-site

$25/hr

Activity Therapist Ridgeview Institute-Monroe - Monroe, GA 30655 Position Summary JOIN OUR TEAM AS ... Responsible for observing and applying sound judgment in patients' physical and mental conditions ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$26.23 - $30.73/hr

Activity Therapist - Full Time Tues-Sat At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, our goal is to ... Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. * Instruct ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$26.23 - $30.73/hr

Overview Activity Therapist - Full time Tues-Sat At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, our goal ... Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. * Instruct ...

LifePoint Health

Activity Therapist

Holyoke, MA · On-site

$27.97 - $37.75/hr

Activity Therapist Job Type: Fulltime, Days Schedule: 4 -10's include one weekend day. Your ... Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments ...

Lifepoint Health

Activity Therapist

Holyoke, MA

$27.97 - $37.75/hr

Activity Therapist Job Type: Fulltime, Days Schedule: 4 -10's include one weekend day. Your ... Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

Battle Creek, MI · On-site

$25.57 - $33/hr

Activity Therapist Join a compassionate team where your creativity and therapeutic skills truly ... Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. * Instruct ...

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Activity Therapist

New Baltimore, MI • On-site

Acadia Healthcare
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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$25 - $28.42/hr

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Posted 20 days ago

Acadia Healthcare rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

Activity Therapist

Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for an Activity Therapist to join our team.

Rate of pay: $25.00 - $28.42 per hour (based on experience and education)

This is a great position for a therapist looking to expand their technical skills.

What you will do as an Activity Therapist:

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient's treatment plan.

Non Exempt Hourly Position

Purpose Statement:

  • Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient's treatment plan.

Essential Functions:

  • Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient's needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
  • Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
  • Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
  • Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
  • Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
  • Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
  • Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
  • Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
  • Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions:

  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Three or more years experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
  • Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; 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.
  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the healthcare and hospital industry, based in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The company is recognised for its commitment to creating a behavioural health network that provides accessible, high-quality treatment options for individuals suffering from mental health issues, addiction, eating disorders, and PTSD. Acadia Healthcare was founded in 2005, with the mission to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioural health and addiction disorders.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

Franklin, TN, US

Year founded

2005

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