Activity Therapist

FT M-F

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is a MUST

Mesa Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Fort Worth, TX, to build a career that touches lives.

Benefits:

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their familiesUp to 16 days of PTO for full time employees6 paid holidays for full time employeesTuition reimbursement401(k) retirement planFlexible spending and health savings accountsUKG Wallet - We've partnered with UKG Wallet, a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

What you will do in this role:

Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices.

Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities.

Documents the patient’s response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate. 

Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS) required.Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Current unencumbered certification/license/registration required per state of practice guidelines.

CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.  May be required to work flexible hours, holidays, and overtime.