Activity Therapist

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Stock-based awards

Paid time off

Professional development

Career mobility

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, AZ, is seeking an Activity Therapist to support inpatients across children, adolescents and adults in crisis. You will assess needs, plan and lead therapeutic activities, and help patients reach treatment goals within a structured program.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation, 3+ years in healthcare recreation, and CTRS or equivalent; CPR/de-escalation certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three or more years' experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.
• CTRS or related certification, CPR, and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interview to guide treatment plans.
• Plan, direct and implement activities to advance patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Lead sessions in therapeutic leisure skills, education, and awareness.
• Instruct activities such as sports, art, music or relaxation techniques aligned with patient needs.
• Develop and implement intervention plans and modify activities as needed.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and help build social skills.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Three+ years experience

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master's degree preferred

CTRS or equivalent certification

CPR and de-escalation certification

Job description

Activity Therapist - Sonora Behavioral Health

• $2,500 Sign-on!

Shift: Monday to Friday

Sonora Behavioral Health’s mission is to provide superior behavioral healthcare to the people and communities we serve. Children (5-11), adolescents (12-17), and adults in crisis situations can benefit from our broad scope of programs. Our services include inpatient hospitalization for crisis stabilization, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. We have been recognized by Optum as a Platinum in-patient provider of behavioral health services for our achievements in clinical excellence.

Why Join

• Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
• Stock-based awards, giving you a stake in Acadia's success
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills
• Career mobility within Acadia's nationwide network of 250+ facilities

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 as 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.

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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