Activity Therapist - CTRS - Recreation/Recreational Therapist
Company: Acadia Healthcare Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Activity Therapist - CTRSBENEFITS:
In addition to working for a premier treatment center with
competitive pay, our employees enjoy these other great
benefits:
* Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance
* HSA with Company contribution
* FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
* Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
* Short Term and Long Term Insurance
* 401k with Company match
* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
* Employee Discount Program
* Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional
development reimbursement
ACTIVITY THERAPIST 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 facility 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 are 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 helps the patient achieve
his/her 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 customers always. When patient needs are not met,
acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize 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' experience in recreation in a healthcare
setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility
required.
* Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is
preferred.
* Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently
in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in
the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical
professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in
expressive therapy area required.
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