Activity Therapist - (CTRS) Part Time

Peak View Behavioral Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Peak View Behavioral Health is seeking an Activity Therapist (CTRS) to provide on-site recreational therapy services as part of the treatment plan. The role involves leading therapeutic activities, assessments, and progress documentation to support coping skills and social development.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, CTRS certification (or in process) and relevant healthcare recreation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities program including therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness to meet patient needs and treatment goals.
• Coordinate patient activities while providing a safe environment.
• Orient patients to the activities program and explain the benefits.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games, art or relaxation techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate patient's progress, interest levels and behaviors.
• Engage patients in individual and/or group recreation programming across five activity domains (physical, social, intellectual, creative, spiritual).
• Modify activities to suit groups' needs.
• Document assessments and progress notes timely.
• Develop and maintain departmental resources and monitor equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient assessments

Therapeutic recreation

Group programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Activity Therapist - (CTRS) Part Time | Peak View Behavioral Health | Colorado Springs, ColoradoAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Activity Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts comprehensive recreational therapy services as a component of the patient’s treatment plan designed to assist the patient with learning healthy coping skills, strengths, hobbies, and assist with the development of social skills/relationships. Ensures all programming is consistent with accepted standards of practice and established policies and procedures.Pay Range: $24.00-25.00 hourlySchedule: Mon-Tues-Wed, 9am-3pm. This position is On SiteRoles and Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Performs patient assessments through patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests, strengths, and limitations for the development and implementation of individualized treatment plan.Plans and implements an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness to provide quality activities programs that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals. Coordinates patient activities while providing a safe environment.Orients patients to the activities program, explaining the benefits of the activities to the patients.Engages patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs. Monitors and evaluates patient's progress, interest levels, attitude, and behaviors.Engages patients in individual and/or group recreation programming. Individual and group programming will fall under the five activity domains: physical, social, intellectual, creative and spiritual. Modifies activities to suit the needs of specific groups.Provides patients with activity resources, supplies and equipment, as needed. Requests needed supplies and equipment in a timely manner, as needed.Helps patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.Performs all documentation such as assessments and progress notes in a timely manner.Helps to develop and maintain departmental resources, sharing the responsibility to monitor equipment and supplies.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree in Specific Discipline in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.One or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.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.WORK LOCATION:This position is on-site at the facility and is not a remote position.Why Peak View Behavioral Health?Peak View Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Peak View Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.