Acadia Healthcare
Activity Therapist
Join our team at Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry! We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you – passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
Essential Functions
Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well‑being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and group.
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward patients and address complaints in a timely manner, recognizing that patient safety is a top priority.
Education and Licensure Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or related field required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Three or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility required.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Flexibility working with both adolescents and adults.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; or a certification in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.); or clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in an expressive therapy area required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Essential Functions
Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well‑being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and group.
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward patients and address complaints in a timely manner, recognizing that patient safety is a top priority.
Education and Licensure Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or related field required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Three or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility required.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Flexibility working with both adolescents and adults.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; or a certification in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.); or clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in an expressive therapy area required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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