Activities Therapist

Mesa Springs; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

A leading mental health care facility in Fort Worth, TX is looking for an Activities Therapist. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy and a CTRS certification. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs and applying therapeutic practices. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits to support employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Must have certification/licensure according to state guidelines.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training required within 30 days.
• Previous experience in psychiatric health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies appropriate theory for therapeutic practices.
• Assesses patient needs based on cultural and physical factors.
• Documents patient responses to interventions.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Therapeutic practices

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Job description

Overview

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Mesa Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Fort Worth, TX to build a career that touches lives.

What you will do in this role

• Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices.
• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities.
• Documents the patient’s response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate.
• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS)
• MUST have Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to be eligible OR MT-BC- Music Therapy and ATR-R Art therapist
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Current unencumbered certification/license/registration required per state of practice guidelines.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. May be required to work flexible hours, holidays, and overtime.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Mental Health Care

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts