Activity Therapist

Shorewood Behavioral Health • 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 patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations, then develops and delivers therapeutic activities to support treatment goals and patient progress. Activities may include therapeutic leisure, exercise, games, community outings, sports, dance, music, art, and relaxation techniques. The therapist also supports patients in developing social skills and independence, adapts activities to specific groups, and prioritizes patient safety and responsive, professional care.

The position is full-time. Management may add or remove duties as circumstances require. The employer states that it provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

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.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), currently in the process of obtaining national certification, certification in a specialty area such as art, dance, or music, or clinical professional licensure such as LCPC or LPC with certification in expressive therapy.
• CPR certification.
• De-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through observation and patient or family interviews to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate progress toward treatment goals.
• Plan and implement activities including therapeutic leisure skills, 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 tailored to their needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patients’ needs and interests and support their 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.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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