Activity Therapist, PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships and wellness programs

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is hiring an Activity Therapist in Holyoke, MA. The role involves assessing patients' needs, developing treatment plans, and facilitating therapeutic activities.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field, along with necessary state certifications. The position provides a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care and offers competitive hourly pay with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Recreational Therapy or similar field.
• Current certification as required by state regulations.
• Basic Life Support and Handle With Care certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual patient needs and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities and groups.
• Document patient progress as per facility policies.
• Collaborate closely with treatment team for better patient engagement.
• Ensure services match developmental and cultural needs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic activity facilitation

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or similar

CTRS, MT-BC, or ATR certification

Job description

About the Facility

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, is a 150‑bed hospital located in Holyoke, MA. We provide inpatient and outpatient mental health and co‑occurring treatment for teens, adults and seniors and operate programs including Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

Job Overview

Job Title: Activity Therapist

Job Type: PRN, Non‑Exempt

Hourly Range: $23.98 – $32.37 per hour

Responsibilities

The Activity Therapist supports the clinical, operational and administrative needs of the department by providing high‑quality, patient‑centered therapeutic programming. Key duties include:

• Assessing individual patient needs and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitating therapeutic activities and groups.
• Documenting patient progress in accordance with physician/licensed practitioner orders and facility policies.
• Collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team to promote patient engagement and therapeutic outcomes.
• Ensuring services are developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive and responsive to changes in patient condition.

Benefits

• 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 with 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT‑BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR‑BC, ATR‑LPAT) or a similar field.
• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations.
• Basic Life Support and Handle With Care certification required within 30 days of hire.

More About Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is a 150‑bed facility located in Holyoke, MA. We provide evidence‑based mental health care, including programs for child/adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.