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Activity Therapist

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
United States, Louisiana, Laplace
Jan 24, 2025
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!

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!

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



  • 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/EXPERIENCE/SKILL 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.


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