Inpatient Activity Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement adult activity therapy within the treatment program. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, organizing therapeutic activities, and promoting safety and well-being.

Required: Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; 2+ years in healthcare recreation; CPR certification; First Aid might be required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to inform the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate progress toward goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques (e.g., sports, dance, music, art, relaxation) to meet needs.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions that meet patient needs and interests and drive progress.
• Provide activity interventions to promote safe use of leisure time and social skills development.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in program delivery when applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, professional attitude and ensure patient safety; address complaints.

Skills

Two or more years’ experience in recre

CPR certification

First aid

Art/Music therapy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement adult activity therapy within the treatment program. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, organizing therapeutic activities, and promoting safety and well-being.

Required: Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; 2+ years in healthcare recreation; CPR certification; First Aid might be required; Master’s preferred.