Activities Therapist

Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday schedule Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a nationally recognized healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network across the country, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use issues. Our philosophy is based on a psychosocial model of care aimed at reducing suicide rates, addiction-related deaths, reversing declining life expectancy, and enhancing community productivity. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to support quality patient care. Join our team in Lafayette, Indiana, and build a meaningful career that makes a difference. Benefits: Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their families Up to 16 days of PTO for full-time employees 6 paid holidays for full-time employees Tuition reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Flexible spending and health savings accounts UKG Wallet - Access your pay on your schedule through our partnership with UKG Wallet What you will do in this role: Apply appropriate theories and standards for decision-making and actions regarding therapeutic practices. Assess patient needs considering cultural, religious, and physical disabilities to determine capabilities in groups and with specific activities. Document patient responses to interventions relevant to treatment on daily or weekly progress reports. Complete all assessments within designated timeframes, contributing to balanced assessment workloads among therapists. Develop initial and ongoing treatment programs in accordance with physicians’ or licensed practitioners’ orders. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P, LPAT), or a related field. Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, especially with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients, is preferred. Current unencumbered certification/license/registration as per state practice guidelines. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days; flexible hours, holidays, and overtime may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifepoint Health