Activity Therapist

3 months ago

Nashville, United States Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital Full time

Overview:

Join Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, a leading provider of behavioral health services. We are actively seeking a compassionate Part-Time Activity Therapist to enhance our team of dedicated professionals.

Renowned for offering a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and seniors, Ascension Saint Thomas strives to deliver empathetic, individualized treatment solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a top-tier behavioral health facility and making a difference in the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges, we welcome you to apply

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patients treatment plan.

Sign-On Bonus Available:

Day Shift: $1,500

Night Shift: $3,000

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patients 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

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

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individuals characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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