PRN ACTIVITY THERAPIST (Assistant) -Recreational Therapy

Shift: Days

PRN

One Weekend/month with other opportunities as needed

Position Summary:

The Activity Therapist (Assistant) will address individual needs through treatment or remediation of functional skills as a prerequisite to their involvement in meaningful leisure experiences under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Through leisure education patients will have the opportunity to attain skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to leisure involvement. Specialized recreation participation programs will be provided to assist in recovery. Services provided by the Activity Therapist (Assistant) include assessing patients and conducting treatment groups. The Activity Therapist (Assistant) will also participate as a member of the clinical treatment team while providing input into each patient's individualized treatment plan.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institute in Recreational, Music or Art Therapy or similar field (Required)
• Eligibility to be certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or eligibility for similar certification (Expressive, Music or Art Therapy).
• Students who are currently enrolled in an accredited university program focusing on Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy or Art Therapy who qualify for certification exam within one year.
• 1-3 years' experience in a health care setting (Preferred); Psychiatric/mental health experience (Preferred).
• 1-3 years' experience in group facilitation (Preferred).