Village Behavioral Health Treatment Center
Activity Therapist
Village Behavioral Health Treatment Center, Louisville, Tennessee, United States, 37777
Purpose Statement
Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.
Employment type
Full-time Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Responsibilities
Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview to obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan. Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress toward treatment goals. Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, 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 help the patient achieve treatment goals. Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings. 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 towards patients. Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when needs are not met. Prioritize patient safety. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Three or more years’ 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. Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in a specialty area (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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Full-time Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Responsibilities
Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview to obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan. Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress toward treatment goals. Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, 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 help the patient achieve treatment goals. Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings. 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 towards patients. Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when needs are not met. Prioritize patient safety. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Three or more years’ 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. Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in a specialty area (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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