Activities Therapist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work with patients to restore motor, social, and cognitive functioning. Increase patients' self-confidence in symptom management by educating patients on how to utilize positive coping skills and how to integrate skills learned in treatment setting into the community setting. Oversee group and meeting activities to ensure they are conducted by qualified and trained staff. Conduct Activities Therapy Assessments within 24 hours of admission. Document each patient's daily group attendance and level of participation. Required Qualifications Master's degree in social work, behavioral health, art therapy, or closely related field. State Licensure is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not obtained position will be forfeited. OR Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, psychology, social work, or related field along with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms Current driver's license. Must pass a criminal background check. Benefits Offered Medical Benefits. Preferred Provider Option. Health Savings Account. Dental Benefits. Vision Benefits. Flexible Spending Account. Pet Insurance. Group Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid. Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D. Short Term Disability - Company Paid. Long Term Disability. 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%. Retirement and Financial Planning Services. Shift differential incentives. Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness). We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education. Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities. Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service). Sick Leave for part-time staff. (11) Paid Holidays. Tuition reimbursement program. Commuter Mileage Incentive. Cell phone reimbursement. Clinical Supervision. Wellness Program reimbursement. Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifeways, Inc.