Activity Therapist

Harboroaks; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Levels

Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA with company contribution

FSA Dependent Care

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital in Battle Creek is seeking an Activity Therapist for a PRN position. The role plans, coordinates, and implements therapeutic activity programs aligned with each patient’s treatment plan, helping to enhance mental and physical well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation and has several years of healthcare recreation experience; CPR and de-escalation certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to inform treatment plans.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to support patient progress.
• Lead activities including therapeutic leisure skills, education, and awareness.
• Facilitate and conduct activity sessions to improve patient well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Develop and implement activity interventions aligned with patient goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and community outings.
• Help patients develop social skills to remain independent.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Join a compassionate team where your creativity and therapeutic skills truly make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring anActivity Therapist for aPRN position. The Activity Therapist will plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activity programs aligned with each patient’s comprehensive treatment plan.The hourly pay range for this position is $25.57-$33.00. Bronson offers competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package and many additional perks.

• Three Medical Plan Levels, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA with a Company Contribution
• FSA Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee Discount Program
• Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Days, and 8 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to continuing education credits at no cost to you
• Paid training and professional development

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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