Children's Activity Therapist - PRN

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO. A joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare. The hospital will provide comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services with an opening date of December 2024.

This is an as-needed PRN position, with hours assigned based on operational needs. We are seeking passionate people with a caring attitude.

Purpose:

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

• 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 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; acknowledge and resolve complaints; prioritize patient safety.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in 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).

Salary Range: $29.00 - $36.00/hr

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