Activities Therapist

LIFEWAYS, INC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Health Savings Account

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Group Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K Plan

Company Match

Retirement Planning Services

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Mileage

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Clinical Supervision

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LIFEWAYS, INC is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist to restore motor, social, and cognitive functioning and to educate patients on coping skills for community reintegration. Staff will oversee group activities and develop treatment plans within 24 hours of admission.

The role requires a Master’s in social work or related field or a Bachelor’s with CTRS, with licensure within 90 days. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• State licensure required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• CTRS certification preferred for bachelor’s path.

Responsibilities

• Conduce Activities Therapy Assessments within 24 hours of admission.
• Oversee group activities to ensure they are conducted by qualified staff.
• Initiate Behavioral Care Plan at discharge to subsequent levels of care.
• Maintain confidential files and reference resources for community services.
• Educate patients on coping skills and community integration.
• Maintain time management and meet deadlines under pressure.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation

Job description

CSWA, LPC = $36.05LCSW, LCPC = $39.00Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)Recreational Therapists work with patients to restore motor, social, and cognitive functioning.Increase patients’ self-confidence in symptom management by educating patients on how to utilize positive coping skills.Educate patients on how to integrate skills learned in treatment setting into a community setting.Oversee group and meeting activities to ensure they are conducted by qualified and trained staff.Conduct Activities Therapy Assessments within 24 hours of admission.Invite patients to the groups and provide the patients who did not attend group with the group materials.Document each patient’s daily group attendance and level of participation.Initiate the Activities Therapy Treatment Plan at 24 hours for each patient.Write a Behavioral Care Plan as indicated when a patient will be discharged to the following levels of care) group home, ALF, SNF).Maintain a current file of resources to refer patients to in the community to assist patients with housing, transportation, government assistance, support groups, etc.Ability to multi-, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.Maintain standards task of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records.Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeways policies/procedures, Federal & State regulations, OSHA and HIPAA regulations.Benefits offered:Medical BenefitsPreferred Provider OptionHealth Savings AccountDental BenefitsVision BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountPet InsuranceGroup Life Insurance, AD&D - Company PaidSupplemental Life Insurance, AD&DShort Term Disability - Company PaidLong Term Disability401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%Retirement and Financial Planning ServicesShift differential incentivesLoan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing educationOpportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunitiesPaid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)Sick Leave for part-time staff(11) Paid HolidaysTuition reimbursement programCommuter Mileage IncentiveCell phone reimbursementClinical SupervisionWellness Program reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-beingRequiredMaster’s degree in social work, behavioral health, art therapy, or closely related fieldState Licensure is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not obtained position will be forfeitedOR Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, psychology, social work, or related field along with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certificationMust be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formsCurrent driver's licenseMust pass a criminal background checkPreferredExperience in conducting groups and patient assessmentsBilingual/multilingual