Activity Therapist/Tech - PRN Weekends

Brentwoodbehavioral; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Activity Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing therapeutic recreational services to patients facing emotional or substance abuse challenges. As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, you will develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for patients. Your contributions will be vital in helping individuals and families improve their mental health and achieve their goals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field is required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health activity therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain clinical and administrative documentation for services rendered.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreational Services

Activity Therapy Treatment Plans

Clinical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy

Related Field Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Activity Therapist to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us; hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment.

The Activity Therapist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent or child patients under Brentwood Hospital's care for emotional or substance abuse problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary team.
2. Maintains the clinical and administrative documentation associated with services rendered.
3. Accurately meets patient care review criteria; reflects patients presenting issues; current behaviors and goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field;
• Experience: Previous experience in behavioral health activity therapy preferred.
• Hours: Varied