Activity Therapist, Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Richmond, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpark Springs is seeking an Activity Therapist to support inpatient and outpatient programs for adults, adolescents, and children dealing with psychiatric, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. You will design recreational therapy plans and engage patients in meaningful activities.

You must have a Bachelor’s in Recreational Therapy, TX licensure, and CTRS certification. The role requires critical thinking, independence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with a

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy
• License: Current Recreational Therapist to practice in TX; CTRS certification required
• Certifications: N/A

Responsibilities

• Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan with primary care counselor using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities.
• Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet individual patient needs.
• Evaluates patient progress and effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
• Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.
• Provides patient and family with information regarding leisure lifestyles and available community resources.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Stress management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy

TX Licensure as Recreational Therapist

CTRS Certification

Job description

Title: Activity Therapist

Job Type: Full time

Your experience matters!

At Westpark Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

Westpark Springs is a mental health and addiction treatment center located at 6902 S Peek Road in Richmond, Texas. It offers both inpatient and outpatient services for adults, adolescents, and children dealing with psychiatric, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.

Here are some key highlights:

• Comprehensive Programs: Includes inpatient psychiatric care, detox services, and outpatient options like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

• Specialized Youth Services: Offers tailored treatment for children and teens aged 12-18, with academic support and family involvement to ease reintegration into school and daily life.

• Dual Diagnosis Expertise: Focuses on treating individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders through evidence-based therapies.

• Supportive Services: Provides case management, group and family therapy, medication management, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

• 24/7 Availability: Open around the clock for assessments and admissions, with a multidisciplinary team ready to respond to urgent mental health needs.

As an Activity Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

Essential Functions

• Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with primary care counselor using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities.
• Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.
• Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
• Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.
• Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.

Qualifications and requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy

License: Current Recreational Therapist to practice in the state of TX; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Certifications: N/A

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

About us

Westpark Springs is located in Richmond, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Westpark Springsis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Westpark Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.