Activity Therapist

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Activity Therapist for a full-time role, Tuesday through Saturday, at our Chicago-area facility. The incumbent will assess patient needs, plan and implement activity therapies, and guide patients through therapeutic leisure activities to support overall well-being.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or related field, with a master’s preferred, and at least three years of healthcare recreation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility is required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessments through patient observation and interviews to inform treatment plans.
• Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs to support treatment goals.
• Lead and facilitate activity sessions to improve patient well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities like sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions aligned with patient needs and interests.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and social skills development.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of different groups.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Activity Therapist - Full time Tues-Sat

At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, our goal is to provide personalized treatment for those who are suffering from mental health disorders and co-occurring addictions. We are currently seeking a full-time Activity Therapist for our Montrose Behavioral Hospital location. Our continuum of care is designed to give our community options when it comes to receiving effective behavioral health treatment. We provide premier inpatient care for children ages 5-12, adolescents ages 13-17, adults age 18 and older, and senior adults age 55 and older. We also offer outpatient care for adolescents and adults.

Purpose Statement

Our Activity Therapist will 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, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

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.

FULLTIME: Days Tues-Sat

PAY RANGE: $26.23/hr. - $30.73/hr.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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