Activity Therapist
Bradford Health Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Dallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and facilitate therapeutic activity programs tailored to the needs and abilities of patients with substance use and/or behavioral health conditions.
- Assess patients' interests, strengths, and limitations to create individualized activity plans that support treatment objectives.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, and therapists, to integrate activity therapy into comprehensive care plans.
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting activities as necessary to maximize therapeutic benefits.
- Lead group and individual sessions that encourage social interaction, skill development, and emotional expression.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment during all activities, ensuring compliance with facility policies and safety standards.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding the benefits and goals of activity therapy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or a related field.
- Certification or licensure as an Activity Therapist or Recreational Therapist as required by state regulations.
- Experience working with individuals with substance use or mental health conditions.
- Strong understanding of therapeutic activity principles and behavioral health treatment modalities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage patients and collaborate with clinical teams.
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Previous experience in a residential treatment center, behavioral health or psychiatric facility (preferred).
- Additional certifications such as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) (preferred).
- Training in trauma-informed care or cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques (preferred).
- Proficiency in documenting patient progress using electronic health record (EHR) systems (preferred).
Benefits
- Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
- Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
- Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
- Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
- Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
- Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
therapeutic activity programsindividualized activity plansbehavioral health treatment modalitiestrauma-informed carecognitive-behavioral therapy techniquespatient progress documentation
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationleadershipemotional expression facilitation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational TherapyBachelor’s degree in Recreational TherapyActivity Therapist certificationRecreational Therapist certificationCertified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)