Activities Therapist

Lifeways • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Activities Therapist works with patients to restore motor, social, and cognitive functioning. The therapist educates patients on positive coping skills and helps them build confidence in managing symptoms and applying skills learned in treatment to community settings. The role also oversees group and meeting activities, conducts Activities Therapy Assessments within 24 hours of admission, and documents each patient’s daily group attendance and participation.

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, along with Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Current driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients to restore motor, social, and cognitive functioning.
• Educate patients on positive coping skills and how to apply skills learned in treatment to community settings.
• Oversee group and meeting activities to ensure they are conducted by qualified and trained staff.
• Conduct Activities Therapy Assessments within 24 hours of admission.
• Document each patient’s daily group attendance and level of participation.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Preferred Provider Option
• 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 company-funded matching 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, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement within the organization
• Paid time off, with amount depending on years of service
• Paid holidays (11)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Commuter mileage incentive
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical supervision
• Wellness program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time