Activity Therapist

About the role

Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri - Saint Robert is a residential treatment facility providing care to adolescents. Located in Saint Robert, MO, the goal is to provide a responsive healing environment for patients and to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion.

Responsibilities

- Facilitate Recreation Activities: Lead and assist in a variety of therapeutic recreational activities, including arts and crafts, sports, games, and outdoor excursions, tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients. - Individual and Group Sessions: Conduct both individual and group therapy sessions, encouraging participation, fostering teamwork, and facilitating social interactions among clients. - Assessment and Planning: Collaborate with Program Director to assess client needs and preferences, contributing to the development of individualized treatment plans and setting achievable goals. - Monitor Progress: Track client participation and progress in activities, providing feedback to the therapeutic team, and adjusting programs as necessary to optimize engagement and outcomes. - Promote Safety and Well-Being: Ensure a safe and supportive environment during all activities, adhering to facility policies and procedures, and addressing any behavioral challenges appropriately. - Documentation: Maintain accurate records of client participation, progress, and any incidents, contributing to ongoing assessments and treatment planning.

Requirements

- Valid Missouri Driver's License is preferred - Must be a minimum of 21 - Experience in a mental health setting (preferably with adolescents), and knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development, and the ability to relate to adolescents with substance abuse or mental health problems is preferred. - Knowledge of community resources and recreation principles and practice. - Experience in coordinating, supervising, and participating in therapeutic group activities such as physical education, leisure education, adventure therapy, arts and crafts, ect is preferred. - Must be able to participate in the scheduled physical activities.

Qualifications

- Are you at least 21 years old or older? - Are you employed now? - If so may we inquire of your present employer? - Ever applied to this company before? - Who referred you to this company?

Benefits

- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package - Opportunities for career growth and ongoing training - Rewarding, purpose-driven work environment - Company-sponsored retirement plan with employer match - Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Pay

- TBD

Schedule

- TBD 121 Primrose Lane Saint Robert, Missouri 65584 #INDWV Apply: Activity Therapist * Required fields First name* Last name* Email address* Location Phone number* Resume* Highest Education Attended?* Are you at least 21 years old or older? Are you employed now?* If so may we inquire of your present employer?* Ever applied to this company before?* Who referred you to this company?* Have you ever been convicted of a criminal infraction of any kind or do you have any legal action pending against you other than a traffic violation. If yes, please explain. (This will not necessarily exclude you from your employment.)* Have you ever been reported for child or elder abuse and/or had any findings for child or elder abuse and/or neglect? If yes, please explain. (This will not necessarily exclude you from your employment.)* Any conflicts of interest?* References. Please list three (to include name and contact information) To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more. Gender Race/Ethnicity Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran - A “disabled veteran” is one of the following: - a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or - a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. - A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. - An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. - An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Veteran status Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 05/31/2026 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 05/31/2026