Activity Therapist (PRN)

About the role

Join a compassionate team where your creativity and therapeutic skills truly make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring an Activity Therapist for a PRN position.

Responsibilities

• 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 facility 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.

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.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Therapeutic skills
• Activity planning
• Communication skills
• Empathy
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Medical Plan Levels
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA with a Company Contribution
• FSA Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Days, and 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid training and professional development