Activity Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Well-being Programs

Career Growth

Job summary

Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a nationwide network. We are seeking an Activities Therapist to contribute to patient care within a behavioral health setting.

The role emphasizes developing treatment programs, documenting progress, and delivering therapy aligned with physician orders in a full-time capacity. Eligible candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, or Art Therapy, and current Ohio licensure as CTRS/MT-BC/ATR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, or Art Therapy is required.
• Current Ohio license as CTRS, MT-BC, or ATR/ATR-BC/ATR-P is required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Apply theory and standards for therapeutic practices in patient care.
• Assess patient needs considering culture, religion, and disabilities for activity suitability.
• Document responses to interventions in daily/weekly progress notes.
• Develop initial and subsequent treatment programs per physician orders.
• Create a care plan with measurable goals and specific interventions for each patient.
• Deliver therapy procedures according to plan and work with patients to maximize benefit.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Ohio license (CTRS/MT-BC/ATR/ATR-BC/AT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy / Music Therapy / Art Therapy

Job description

Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

Activities Therapist, Behavioral Health

Full-time

Your Experience Matters

Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities 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

• Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices
• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
• Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders
• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs
• Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapist (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), or Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT). Additional requirements include:

• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license in the state of Ohio required
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

EEOC Statement

"Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital 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.