Travel Recreation/Recreational Therapist - per week

LifePoint is seeking a travel Recreation/Recreational Therapist for a travel job in Pickerington, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Recreation/Recreational Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 12/01/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Title: Travel Activity Therapist – Day Shift Location: Columbus Springs East, Columbus, OH Schedule: Day Shift (typically 8-hour shifts) Assignment Type: Travel Contract Overview: Columbus Springs East is seeking a creative and compassionate Activity Therapist to join its behavioral health team for a travel assignment.

This role focuses on facilitating therapeutic activities that support the emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities: Plan and lead group and individual therapeutic activities including art, music, recreation, and wellness sessions Collaborate with clinical staff to align activities with treatment goals Assess patient needs and adapt programming to support recovery and engagement Document participation and progress in accordance with facility standards Promote a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, psychology, social work, or related field (required) Certification or licensure in therapeutic recreation or activity therapy (preferred) Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting Strong communication, group facilitation, and organizational skills Ability to engage diverse patient populations in meaningful therapeutic activitiesaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a