Expressive Therapist (Recreation/Music/Art)-FT Days

Acadia Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Chattanooga, Tennessee seeks an Expressive Therapist to plan, direct, and implement activity therapy programs as part of the patient’s treatment plan. The role includes recreation, music, or art therapy aimed at improving patient outcomes within a 94-bed facility.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation (Master’s preferred) and CTRS certification or active pursuit; licensure in related expressive therapy areas is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced practice.
• CTRS certification or active pursuit preferred; licensure in related expressive therapy area acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of the patient’s treatment plan.
• Lead and facilitate activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions aligned with patient goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and community-based outings.
• Instruct patients in activities such as art, music, dance or relaxation techniques.
• Maintain patient safety and respond to concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the care team to adjust activities to patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Patient assessment

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Join our team as an Expressive Therapist located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This includes Recreation, Music, or Art Therapy. Our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

Required Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm EST

Erlanger Hospital offers an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members. Current offerings encompass:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

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.

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