Come join our team as an Activity Therapist at Acadia Healthcare - River Place Behavioral Health! If you are a positive, empathetic, and passionate person and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you!

River Place Behavioral Health, a service of Ochsner Health System, provides state-of-the-art psychiatric care for adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns.

As a Recreational Therapist you will participate in the development and implementation of patients' treatment plan by:

Obtaining information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests.

Planning, organizing, directing and participating in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation.

Planing and implementing expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed.

Conducting 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.

Assessing patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Three or more years experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of behavioral health patients required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
This facility requires you to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 based on local, state and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Recreational therapy: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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