Therapeutic Activities Worker - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Montgomery County, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Activities Worker at Norristown State Hospital supports patient well-being and treatment goals by providing structured, individualized activities. The position helps patients build skills, explore interests, participate socially, and make progress toward personal and treatment goals. The worker collaborates with the treatment team and assists patients with community readiness activities so they can apply leisure skills outside the hospital. This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, generally from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch and rotating weekends. The schedule may change based on operational needs. Overtime and travel may be required as operationally necessary. The position is onsite and does not offer telework. Free parking is available.

Requirements

Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities; or a bachelor's degree with major coursework in therapeutic recreation, physical education, vocational rehabilitation, vocational education or counseling, art, music, dance, occupational therapies, or a related human services field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants may meet the educational requirement when they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions.
A conditional offer requires a medical examination.
A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments to identify strengths, needs, interests, and abilities for treatment planning.
Document patient participation and progress in treatment records.
Prepare and submit monthly reports on activities, attendance, and quality measures.
Attend treatment team meetings and share professional observations and feedback.
Assist patients with community readiness activities to help them apply leisure skills outside the hospital.
Organize supplies, equipment, and spaces needed for therapeutic programs.