Mount Carmel Behavioral Health·Columbus, Ohio
Plan, direct, and implement activity therapy programs as part of individualized patient treatment plans. Facilitate therapeutic sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being while ensuring patient safety.
Overview Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is looking for a Certified Activity Therapist to join our team!
Mount Carmel, in partnership with Acadia Healthcare, is an 80-bed, free-standing behavioral health facility.
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is designed to meet the unique needs of adult patients and their families who are seeking treatment for various behavioral health diagnoses, such as depression and other mood disorders, schizophrenia, and psychiatric disorders complicated by co-occurring addictions.
Our team of medical and psychiatric professionals will work with each patient to create an individualized treatment plan.
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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 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 are 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 helps 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 customers always. 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 patient population served by the facility required. Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is 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. MTCAR
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field and at least three years of experience in a healthcare setting. Candidates must hold or be in the process of obtaining a professional certification such as CTRS, LCPC, or LPC.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
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