Activities Therapist
About The Position
Activities Therapists work with patients to restore motor, social, and cognitive functioning and build confidence in managing symptoms through positive coping skills. They educate patients on applying skills learned in treatment to community settings and oversee group and meeting activities to ensure they are conducted by qualified, trained staff. The role includes conducting Activities Therapy Assessments within 24 hours of admission, initiating each patient's Activities Therapy Treatment Plan within 24 hours, documenting daily group attendance and participation, and providing group materials to patients who do not attend. Therapists write Behavioral Care Plans when indicated for patients being discharged to group homes, assisted living facilities, or skilled nursing facilities. They also maintain current community resource information related to housing, transportation, government assistance, and support groups. The position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and time effectively, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure. Employees must maintain the confidentiality of Lifeways clients and records and comply with Lifeways policies and procedures, applicable federal and state regulations, OSHA, and HIPAA.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, behavioral health, art therapy, or a closely related field; state licensure is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, or the position will be forfeited.
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, psychology, social work, or a related field, together with Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Current driver's license.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting groups and patient assessments.
- Bilingual or multilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Work with patients to restore motor, social, and cognitive functioning.
- Educate patients on positive coping skills to increase confidence in symptom management and on integrating treatment skills into a community setting.
- Oversee group and meeting activities to ensure they are conducted by qualified and trained staff.
- Conduct Activities Therapy Assessments within 24 hours of admission.
- Invite patients to groups and provide group materials to patients who did not attend.
- Document each patient's daily group attendance and level of participation.
- Initiate an Activities Therapy Treatment Plan for each patient within 24 hours.
- Write a Behavioral Care Plan when indicated for patients being discharged to a group home, assisted living facility, or skilled nursing facility.
- Maintain a current file of community resources for housing, transportation, government assistance, support groups, and related needs.
- Manage multiple tasks and time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Maintain confidentiality of Lifeways clients and records.
- Perform work in compliance with Lifeways policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, OSHA, and HIPAA.
Benefits
- Medical benefits, including a Preferred Provider Option and Health Savings Account
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid group life insurance and AD&D
- Supplemental life insurance and AD&D
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan, traditional and Roth, with a company-funded match up to 6%
- Retirement and financial planning services
- Shift differential incentives
- Loan forgiveness options through federal programs, including National Health Service Corps and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Professional development, including skills enhancement, certifications, and continuing education
- Opportunities for growth and movement within the organization
- Paid time off, with amount depending on years of service
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Commuter mileage incentive
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Clinical supervision
- Wellness program reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
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Job Type
Full-time
