Activity Therapist

Acadia Healthcare • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Activity Therapist plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as a component of patients’ treatment plans. The role assesses patient needs, skills, interests, and limitations, then develops and delivers therapeutic activities that support treatment goals and patients’ mental and physical well-being. Activities may include therapeutic leisure skills, sports, dance, music, art, relaxation techniques, exercise, games, and community outings. The therapist also helps patients develop social skills and modifies activities to suit specific groups. Patient safety, a positive and empathetic approach, and responding to concerns are central to the role. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
• Three or more years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; or certification in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.); or clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in an expressive therapy area.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessments through patient observation and interviews with patients and families, gathering information about needs, skills, interests, and limitations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to support patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Plan and implement activities programs, including 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 techniques suited to their needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help patients 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.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.
• Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Professional development and leadership training
• Competitive compensation with an annual performance-based bonus opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time