Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Activity Therapist - CTRS in Madison, Wisconsin
Description
BENEFITS:
In addition to working for a premier treatment center with competitive pay, our employees enjoy these other great benefits:
Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance
HSA with Company contribution
FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Insurance
401k with Company match
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Employee Discount Program
Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement
ACTIVITY THERAPIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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 AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
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.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better
Preferred
- Masters or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Cert Recreational Thera
Experience
Preferred
- 3 years: Previous experience in activity therapy in a healthcare setting