Recreation/Recreational Therapist
Acadia Healthcare Inc
Chicago, IL
Sign-On Bonus

Activity Therapist - CTRS

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.