Activity Therapist - CTRS

BENEFITS: In addition to working for a premier treatment center with competitive pay, our employees enjoy these other great benefits: * Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance * HSA with Company contribution * FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account * Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance * Short Term and Long Term Insurance * 401k with Company match * EAP (Employee Assistance Program) * Employee Discount Program * Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement ACTIVITY THERAPIST 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 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 AND LICENSURE 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.