Dynamic Activity Therapist - Inpatient & Outpatient

Oceans Healthcare; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks an Activity Therapist to provide therapeutic group and individual interventions using art, music, or occupational therapy modalities in accordance with standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include assessments, leading sessions, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans. Masters or MT-BC/ATR credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or related field in therapy disciplines as required.
• Three years’ clinical practice in inpatient acute care preferred.
• Must hold licensure/certification appropriate to discipline: MT-BC, ATR/ATR-BC/ATR-P, or COTA with state license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine emotional, cognitive, and social needs and develop individualized activity plans.
• Lead therapeutic groups and individual sessions using art, music, or occupational therapy modalities.
• Create a safe, engaging environment that promotes patient participation.
• Evaluate progress, adjust approaches, and document services per policy.
• Encourage activities supporting emotional expression, social interaction, education, and skill development.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and communicate status changes.
• Seek supervision when challenges arise and ensure timely documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, sessions, and treatment plan updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy / Art Therapy / Occupational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks an Activity Therapist to provide therapeutic group and individual interventions using art, music, or occupational therapy modalities in accordance with standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include assessments, leading sessions, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans. Masters or MT-BC/ATR credentials preferred.