Activity Therapist - Mental Health

Harboroaks; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate Activity Therapist to plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activity programs that support patients' treatment goals and promote recovery, wellness, and engagement.

This role involves assessing needs, leading sessions in sports, art, music, and relaxation activities, and working with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and patient quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.
• CTRS certification or related expressive therapy certification/licensure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through observation and interviews to tailor the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the program to support progress.
• Lead sessions in therapeutic leisure skills, education and awareness.
• Facilitate activities to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, art or relaxation techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions aligned with patient goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and community outings.
• Support learning of social skills for independence.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Activity Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activity programs that support patients' individualized treatment goals and promote recovery, wellness, and engagement. Working as an essential member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, you will help provide meaningful recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.

Part-time and full-time opportunities are available. Weekend coverage is required.

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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