Activities Therapist
LIFEWAYS INC
Summary
Recreational Therapists work with patients to restore motor, social, and cognitive functioning.
Job description
Increase patients' self-confidence in symptom management by educating patients on how to utilize positive coping skills.
Educate patients on how to integrate skills learned in treatment setting into a community setting.
Oversee group and meeting activities to ensure they are conducted by qualified and trained staff.
Conduct Activities Therapy Assessments within 24 hours of admission.
Invite patients to the groups and provide the patients who did not attend group with the group materials.
Document each patient's daily group attendance and level of participation.
Initiate the Activities Therapy Treatment Plan at 24 hours for each patient.
Write a Behavioral Care Plan as indicated when a patient will be discharged to the following levels of care: group home, ALF, SNF.
Maintain a current file of resources to refer patients to in the community to assist patients with housing, transportation, government assistance, support groups, etc.
Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
Maintain standards task of confidentiality of Lifeways' clients and records.
Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeways policies/procedures, Federal & State regulations, OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, behavioral health, art therapy, or closely related field
- State Licensure is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not obtained position will be forfeited
- OR Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, psychology, social work, or related field along with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification
- Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
- Current driver's license
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Experience in conducting groups and patient assessments
- Bilingual/multilingual
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Pet Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Retirement and Financial Planning Services
- Shift differential incentives
- Loan Forgiveness options
- Professional development
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Commuter Mileage Incentive
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Clinical Supervision
- Wellness Program reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Lifeways Inc is a mental health care services provider specializing in comprehensive behavioral health solutions. The company focuses on delivering accessible and quality mental health care to individuals and communities through various treatment modalities and support services. As a healthcare provider in the mental health sector, Lifeways likely offers a range of therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and psychiatric care designed to address diverse mental health conditions. The organization operates with a patient-centered approach, emphasizing personalized treatment plans and evidence-based practices to support mental wellness and recovery. While specific operational details are limited, companies like Lifeways typically work to bridge gaps in mental health care accessibility, providing essential services that contribute to overall community health and wellbeing. Their mission likely centers on improving mental health outcomes through professional care, education, and support systems.