Music Therapist — Behavioral Health Impact & Growth

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TGH Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a nationwide healthcare network. We are seeking an Activity Therapist to join our behavioral health team, delivering therapeutic activities and care planning aligned with physician orders.

The role emphasizes patient-centered treatment, documentation, and collaborative care in a dynamic psychiatric setting. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field, CPR and CPI readiness, and experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related field.
• CPR certification and CPI within 30 days.
• Current unencumbered license/certification per state guidelines.
• Experience in psychiatric health care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies theory and standards for therapeutic practices.
• Assess needs considering cultural, religious and physical disabilities to guide activities.
• Document patient responses to interventions in progress notes.
• Complete assessments within time frames and balance workload.
• Formulate initial and subsequent treatment programs with physicians’ orders.
• Develop a care plan with measurable goals and interventions.
• Provide therapy procedures and work with patient to achieve benefits.
• Offer activities tailored to patient needs per treatment plan.
• Maintain a quality program and communicate expectations clearly.
• Reassess and update goals as patient condition changes (or after 7 days).
• Contribute to treatment planning with feedback to clinical staff.
• Guide activity-related groups for clinical and unit staff.
• Record updates to AT goals in treatment updates forms.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy (CTRS) or related field

Job description

TGH Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a nationwide healthcare network. We are seeking an Activity Therapist to join our behavioral health team, delivering therapeutic activities and care planning aligned with physician orders.

The role emphasizes patient-centered treatment, documentation, and collaborative care in a dynamic psychiatric setting. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field, CPR and CPI readiness, and experience in