North Tampa Behavioral Health
Activity Therapist
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Intermediate-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
We are seeking an engaging, empathetic, and organized Activity Therapist / Recreational Therapist to plan, direct, and implement therapeutic activity programs for our patients. As a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, the Activity Therapist assesses individual patient needs, develops personalized activity intervention plans, and leads therapeutic groups that promote physical, mental, and social well-being.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment & Treatment Planning:
- Conduct thorough activity assessments via patient observations and family interviews to evaluate individual skills, interests, and limitations.
- Develop and update individualized treatment plans incorporating therapeutic leisure goals aligned with overall patient care plans.
- Program Implementation & Group Facilitation:
- Plan, organize, and lead structured therapeutic activity sessions—including exercise, sports, art, music, dance, relaxation techniques, and community outings.
- Facilitate leisure education, awareness, and skill-building groups designed to foster social skills and independent living.
- Adapt and modify activities to meet the varying physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities of patient groups.
- Patient Advocacy & Quality of Care:
- Maintain a compassionate, professional, and patient-centered approach, keeping patient safety as a top priority.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to report patient progress and resolve patient concerns promptly.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
- Preferred: Master’s degree.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in recreational programming within a healthcare or behavioral health setting (with knowledge of the facility's target patient population).
- Licensure & Certifications:
- Required: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or actively in the process of obtaining national CTRS certification; OR certified in an Expressive Arts specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.); OR clinical professional license (LPC, LCPC, LCSW, etc.) with expressive therapy certification.
- Safety Training: Current CPR and First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain upon hire); facility-provided de-escalation and restraint certification required upon hire.
