Therapeutic Recreation Activity Lead

Acadia Healthcare; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Recreation/Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy as part of a patient’s treatment plan. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with 2+ years in healthcare recreation and CPR certification.

Master’s degree preferred; responsibilities include assessments, program planning, leading sessions, and supervising staff where applicable.

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.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview to determine needs, interests and limitations for the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to progress toward treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, education and awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques (sports, dance, music, art, relaxation) to meet needs.
• Develop treatment plans and activity interventions to meet patient needs and promote safe leisure use.
• Provide activity interventions to develop social skills and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in implementation of the program, if applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude; address complaints; patient safety is priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Recreation/Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy as part of a patient’s treatment plan. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with 2+ years in healthcare recreation and CPR certification.

Master’s degree preferred; responsibilities include assessments, program planning, leading sessions, and supervising staff where applicable.