Activity Therapist-PT (Music) Job at Acadia Healthcare in LaPlace

Activity Therapist‑PT (Music)

Join our team at Acadia Healthcare‑River Place Behavioral Health as a PT‑Activity Therapist. We are looking for a positive, empathetic and passionate individual dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a supportive team environment.

As an Activity Therapist you will participate in the development and implementation of patients’ treatment plans by:

• Completing activity assessments through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Planning, organizing, directing and implementing activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Planning and implementing an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitating and leading activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well‑being.
• Instructing patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Developing treatment plans and implementing activity interventions that meet patient needs and help patients achieve their treatment goals.
• Engaging patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Assisting patients in learning social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modifying activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrating a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward patients, addressing complaints, and prioritizing patient safety.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or certification in an expressive therapy area (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) or clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) required.

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