PRN - Activity Therapist

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Montrose Behavioral Health is hiring for an experienced Activities Therapist PRN to join their dynamic team.

Montrose Behavioral Health in Chicago is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals facing mental-health and substance-use challenges. The organization fosters a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where patients receive individualized treatment designed to promote healing, resilience, and long-term stability. With a multidisciplinary team of skilled clinicians, Montrose Behavioral Health emphasizes collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and continuous improvement to ensure the highest quality of care.

Whether through inpatient services, outpatient programs, or specialized therapeutic support, Montrose Behavioral Health plays a vital role in strengthening the well‑being of the Chicago community.

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan for children and adults.

Role:
Sunday‑Thursday
Pay rate: $26‑$30 per hour

• 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 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 their 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 toward patients, address complaints, and prioritize patient safety.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• 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.
• Must be comfortable working with children and adults and walking between buildings when necessary.

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.