Activity Therapist $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Activity Therapist - Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan. Methodist Health System, the region’s most established not‑for‑profit provider, has partnered with Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest standalone behavioral health company, to open a new 96‑bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Scheduled to open in June 2026, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital will offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child & adolescent care, PHP/IOP, and ECT. What would you do in this role? 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 facilitate 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 as 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 help 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 patients at all times. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. Other Functions Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. 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 the patient population served by the facility required. Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting preferred. Licenses/Designations/Certifications Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; 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. CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr