Activities Therapist - Behavioral Health | Flexible Scheduling

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

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.