Activity Therapist - PRN

West Pines Behavioral Hospital•Westminster, CO

4d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver-area residents. The hospital, located in Westminster, Colorado, is a joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare and provides inpatient and intensive outpatient behavioral health services. The Activity Therapist assesses patients and develops and implements therapeutic activity programming to support their treatment goals, mental and physical well-being, and independence. This is a PRN position requiring one weekend day every other week. The stated pay range is $29.50–$35.96.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
At least three years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential or current progress toward national certification; certification in a specialty area such as art, dance, or music; or clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with expressive therapy certification.
CPR certification.
De-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Previous recreation experience in a healthcare setting.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Complete activity assessments through patient observation and interviews with patients and families, gathering information about patient needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to support patient progress toward treatment goals.
Plan and implement an activities program that may include therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation, tailored to their needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patients’ needs and interests and help them achieve treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, including 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.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.