Activity Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Red River Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Full Time Activity Therapist to plan and facilitate therapeutic activities that support patients’ emotional and physical well-being. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to promote recovery and meaningful outcomes while delivering compassionate care.

You will coordinate an engaging activities program and lead sessions, aligning with treatment goals and patient needs in a hospital setting.

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 with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to inform the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to support patient progress.
• Develop and implement activities including therapeutic leisure skills, education and awareness.
• Lead activity sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques (sports, dance, music, art, relaxation) to meet needs.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions aligned with patient goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games, and community outings.
• Promote positive social skills and independence; adapt activities for groups.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate Full Time Activity Therapist to join our team at Red River Behavioral Health Hospital. In this role, you will plan and facilitate therapeutic and recreational activities that support patients’ emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Working closely with the interdisciplinary care team, you will help create engaging programs that promote recovery and positive treatment outcomes while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

This role requires a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Clinical Professional Licensure (LPC) with a certificatoin in expressive therapy.

Full Time Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Rotating weekends (As Needed)

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.

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.

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