Board Certified Registered Art Therapist ( ATR-BC ) - FT Days

Erlanger Behavioral Health•Chattanooga, TN

13d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Join Erlanger Hospital’s 94-bed treatment center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, providing psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages. The Board Certified Registered Art Therapist plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans. The required schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, with an hourly wage of $24.10 to $31.95. The role involves assessing patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations; developing treatment plans and therapeutic activity interventions; and facilitating activities that support patients’ mental and physical well-being, treatment goals, and independence. Activities may include therapeutic leisure, sports, dance, music, art, relaxation techniques, exercise, games, and community outings. The therapist adapts activities to individuals and groups and maintains a positive, empathetic, and professional approach, prioritizing patient safety and addressing complaints. A bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Three or more years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the facility’s patient population, is required. Required credentials include CTRS certification or being in the process of obtaining national certification, certification in the area of specialty, or clinical professional licensure with expressive therapy certification. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire. First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements. Management may add or remove duties as circumstances dictate.

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.
CTRS certification 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 expressive therapy.
CPR certification.
De-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire.
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/family interviews to identify 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 activity programs that 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, based on their specific needs.
Develop treatment plans and activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and support treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, including exercise, games, and community outings.
Help patients develop social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Modify activities to meet the needs of specific groups.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.