Inpatient Music & Creative Therapist (CTRS)

Acadia Healthcare; Beaver Brook Apartments (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities and expressive therapies in an inpatient setting. In this hands-on role, you will plan and lead group activities, assess patient needs, and tailor interventions to promote coping skills, social interaction, and personal growth.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, serve CTRS or be pursuing certification,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• 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.).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities and expressive therapies in an inpatient setting. In this hands-on role, you will plan and lead group activities, assess patient needs, and tailor interventions to promote coping skills, social interaction, and personal growth.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, serve CTRS or be pursuing certification,