Activity Therapist CTRS $5,000 sign on

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Full-Time Activity Therapist to provide client-centered mental health support to individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating therapeutic activities
• Supporting treatment goals
• Working collaboratively with the clinical team

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, reliable, and committed to quality care.
• Free clinical supervision toward licensure is available.
• CTRS is required for this role.
• $5,000 sign on or relocation bonus available.

Skills

• Ability to complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview.
• Knowledge of therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Experience in leading activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Ability to instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Experience in developing treatment plans and implementing activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Ability to engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Experience in helping patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Ability to modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers.
• Ability to acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
• Recognition of patient safety as a top priority.

Benefits

• Free clinical supervision toward licensure is available.
• CTRS is required for this role.
• $5,000 sign on or relocation bonus available.

Pay

• $X per hour or X per week, depending on the schedule.

Schedule

• Full-time position.