Activity Therapist
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Job Summary
We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:
- Competitive Pay Rate
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- FSA & HSA Plans
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00/hour DOE - Schedule - Tuesday - Thursday
Coachella Valley Behavioral Health a new premier inpatient treatment center for adults age 18 and older is opening soon and will set the standard for nursing care in behavioral health. Our 80-bed hospital offers comprehensive training dynamic leadership and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.
Activity Therapist responsibilities include:
- Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patients 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 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 are 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.
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Recreational Therapy or related field 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:
- Requires licensure as either: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification depending on state requirements.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.
