Activity Therapist - Behavioral Health

Schedule : Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm (alternating weekends)

Your experience matters

Mesa Springs is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activity Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Activities Therapist who excels in this role will :

Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices.

Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities.

Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily / weekly progress status, as appropriate.

Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists.

Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

Comprehensive Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO

Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth

Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS) Additional requirements include :

MUST have Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to be eligible OR MT-BC- Music Therapy and ATR-R Art therapist

More about Mesa Springs

Mesa Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, TX community.

EEOC Statement

"Mesa Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mesa Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.