Expressive Therapy Specialist | Recreation Therapist

HCA HealthONE; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Wellbeing support including counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance and other protections

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center is seeking an Activity Therapist in the Aurora, CO area. You will provide expressive therapy to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, using art, movement, poetry, writing, drama or music to help patients express feelings and develop self-awareness.

The role includes performing assessments, leading group and individual sessions, and collaborating with clinicians to meet treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required.
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• NCI must be obtained within 6 months of start date.
• CTRS certification required (CTRS).

Responsibilities

• Complete activity therapy assessments.
• Provide group and individual expressive therapy sessions.
• Display professionalism with customers, staff and clinicians.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Complete documentation promptly.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend monthly activity therapy staff meetings.
• Attend weekly clinical supervision.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team in meeting treatment goals.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI)

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Job description

HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center is seeking an Activity Therapist in the Aurora, CO area. You will provide expressive therapy to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, using art, movement, poetry, writing, drama or music to help patients express feelings and develop self-awareness.

The role includes performing assessments, leading group and individual sessions, and collaborating with clinicians to meet treatment goals.