Therapeutic Activities Worker - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montgomery County, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you inspired to bring encouragement and energy to patients who benefit from structured therapeutic activities? As a Therapeutic Activities Worker for the Department of Human Services, you will guide patients through activities that support emotional, social, and physical well-being at Norristown State Hospital. This position offers a chance to help people reconnect with hobbies, interests, and healthy routines. Step into a role where your creativity and support can brighten each day. This role focuses on planning and leading therapeutic activities that help patients strengthen skills, express themselves, and take part in meaningful experiences. It supports patient progress through regular assessments, documentation, and teamwork with treatment staff.

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, or occupational therapies; or a related human services field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead individual and group activities that match patient needs and interests
• Conduct assessments to understand patient abilities, strengths, and goals
• Monitor and record patient participation and progress in treatment records
• Organize supplies, equipment, and space to support therapeutic programs
• Attend treatment team meetings and provide updates on patient progress
• Assist patients in community re-entry programs to promote skill development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level