Activity Therapist- Full-Time- Licensed- $5k Sign-on-Bonus

Acadia Healthcare • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

Apply and earn a $5k Sign-on-Bonus!!Are you an activity therapist who uses therapeutic activities and interventions to help individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, or social impairments? Are you highly motivated and compassionate? Do you enjoy helping others and providing therapeutic care? If so, Red River is looking for YOU!! We are searching for a licensed Activity Therapist to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a diverse population and make a difference in their lives. As an Activity Therapist, you will be responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You will play a critical role in helping our clients reach their goals and improve their quality of life.

Requirements

• Master's degree required in recreational therapy or other recreation-based field.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
• CPR and CPI required, or obtain upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in recreation in a behavioral healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests.
• Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation.
• Plan and implement expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed.
• Conduct 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.
• Assess patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient.
• Create treatment plans and programs that meet patient needs and interests.
• Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patient.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees