Activity Therapist

Copper Springs Behavioral Health; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,500 commitment incentive bonus

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

UKG Wallet for wage access

Job summary

Copper Springs Behavioral Health is seeking an Activity Therapist to join our dedicated team in Avondale, Arizona. You will develop personalized care plans and collaborate with colleagues to contribute to patient recovery in a supportive environment.

We value your expertise and offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits, including a commitment bonus and 401(k) plan. If you are passionate about patient care and interested in a rewarding career, consider joining us.

Qualifications

• Certification required: CTRS, MT-BC, or ATR.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Licensure or certification as per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan of care with specific and measurable goals.
• Contribute to treatment planning and provide feedback.
• Direct nursing staff regarding activity-related groups.
• Attend treatment teams to input on activity therapy goals.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Activity planning

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational, Music or Art Therapy

CTRS, MT-BC or ATR Certification

Job description

Activity Therapist

Copper Springs, operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Springstone, 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 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 Avondale, Arizona, to build a career that touches lives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient’s needs.
• Contribute to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions.
• Provide direction to nursing staff regarding activity‐related groups.
• Attend all treatment teams with input into patient’s activity therapy goals.

Benefits

• $3,500 commitment incentive bonus
• 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
• UKG Wallet – a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, allowing employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Requirements

• CTRS, MT-BC (Music Therapy), or ATR (Art Therapist) Certification required
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in Recreational, Music or Art Therapy or similar field
• Licensure or certification per state of practice guidelines
• CPR and CPI Certification within 30 days of employment

Experience

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.