Acute Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

Summit BHC; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM, seeks an Activity Therapist to plan, organize, and conduct comprehensive recreational therapy services within the patient treatment plan. The role focuses on helping patients learn coping skills, hobbies, social skills, and personal growth through therapeutic activities.

The incumbent will assess needs, design programs across physical, social, and creative domains, and document progress in care records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments through patient/family interview to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Plan and implement activities programs including therapeutic leisure skills and education.
• Orient patients to activities program and explain benefits of activities to patients.
• Engage patients in individual and group recreation, monitoring progress and adjusting as needed.
• Provide patients with resources, supplies, and equipment; document assessments and progress notes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master’s degree preferred in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Job description

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM, seeks an Activity Therapist to plan, organize, and conduct comprehensive recreational therapy services within the patient treatment plan. The role focuses on helping patients learn coping skills, hobbies, social skills, and personal growth through therapeutic activities.

The incumbent will assess needs, design programs across physical, social, and creative domains, and document progress in care records.