Activities Therapist

Sycamore Springs Behavioral Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and patient-centric team at a leading healthcare organization specializing in behavioral health services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by assessing patient needs and developing tailored treatment programs. With a focus on collaboration and quality patient care, you will work in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, PTO, and tuition reimbursement. Build a rewarding career in Lafayette, Indiana, where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO

6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Access to UKG Wallet for pay scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience in psychiatric healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply theories and standards for therapeutic decision-making.
• Assess patient needs and document responses to interventions.

Skills

Therapeutic Practices

Patient Assessment

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy

Certification in Music Therapy

Certification in Art Therapy

Job description

Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday schedule

Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a nationally recognized healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network across the country, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use issues. Our philosophy is based on a psychosocial model of care aimed at reducing suicide rates, addiction-related deaths, reversing declining life expectancy, and enhancing community productivity. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to support quality patient care. Join our team in Lafayette, Indiana, and build a meaningful career that makes a difference.

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time 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
• UKG Wallet - Access your pay on your schedule through our partnership with UKG Wallet

What you will do in this role:

1. Apply appropriate theories and standards for decision-making and actions regarding therapeutic practices.
2. Assess patient needs considering cultural, religious, and physical disabilities to determine capabilities in groups and with specific activities.
3. Document patient responses to interventions relevant to treatment on daily or weekly progress reports.
4. Complete all assessments within designated timeframes, contributing to balanced assessment workloads among therapists.
5. Develop initial and ongoing treatment programs in accordance with physicians’ or licensed practitioners’ orders.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P, LPAT), or a related field.
2. Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, especially with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients, is preferred.
3. Current unencumbered certification/license/registration as per state practice guidelines.
4. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days; flexible hours, holidays, and overtime may be required.