Activity Therapist CTRS, MTBC, ATR

Acadia Healthcare•Germantown, TN

16h

About The Position

JOIN OUR STONECREST TEAM! Activity Therapist, CTRS, MT-BC, ATR Do you believe healing happens through creativity, movement, and connection? Crestwyn is seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities. In this hands-on role, you will use recreation, expressive therapies, and structured activities to help patients build skills, improve well-being, and reconnect with a sense of purpose during their treatment journey. The Activity Therapist supports the emotional and social well being of patients by planning and leading therapeutic groups and activities that promote self expression, coping skills and positive behavior change Why Join Us? Work in a supportive, team-oriented inpatient environment Make a real difference in the lives of children and families Competitive compensation Join Crestwyn Behavioral Health as a BCBA and play a key role in delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to patients in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. In this position, you’ll guide ABA programming, provide hands-on clinical support, and help shape a positive, collaborative learning culture for staff. The BCBA serves as a clinical leader—offering direct services, training team members, conducting assessments, and ensuring that care aligns with best practices and hospital standards. If you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes and supporting staff development, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required .
Three or more years ’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.)
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as 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 towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.