Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a Full time Activity Therapist to work at our beautiful campus, located at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway, Tucson AZ.

    ***  Continued Education support / tuition reimbursment

    ***  Supervision hours available at no cost to the employee

    ***  Opportunities for growth and new learning while at work

           PURPOSE STATEMENT:

           Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral. 

SCHEDULE: As needed

This position needs clinical licensure in Arizona.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

• 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.
• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• 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/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field preferred.

- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.

- Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

- Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

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.

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