Top 11 Recreation therapists Jobs in West Springfield, Ma

Therapist, Activity
Lifepoint Health —Holyoke, MA
- $27.97 - $37.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Activities Therapist, Full Time, 40 Hours
MiraVista —Holyoke, MA
- $58,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Vocational and Unlicensed Recreational Therapist, Forensic Unit
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital —Holyoke, MA
- $18.50 - $29.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Marketing
- Adults
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Activity Therapist
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital —Holyoke, MA
- $27.97 - $37.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Town of Manchester —Manchester, CT
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Children
- Psychology
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Engagement Director The Residence at South Windsor
LCB Senior Living —South Windsor, CT
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Activity Therapist, PRN
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital —Holyoke, MA
- $27.97 - $37.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Recreational Therapist (CTRS) - Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health (per diem)
Hartford Hospital —Hartford, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Recreational Therapist Manager
Harc Inc —Hartford, CT
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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TRD FULL TIME
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center —West Hartford, CT
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Primary Care
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Adaptive Program Volunteer
Ski Sundown —New Hartford, CT
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Experience working with children
- Children

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Adapts activities in a group setting during room-to-room visits and in bedside play to meet the identified needs with consideration of developmental,…

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Therapist, Activity

Lifepoint Health -
Holyoke, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.97 - $37.75 an hour
5 hours ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Family leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Gym membership
Opportunities for advancement
Loan assistance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Job Title: Activity Therapist - forensic unit - *Union position – governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
Job Type: Fulltime, Days
Schedule: Towers at VSBHH, M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm, rotating weekends

Your experience matters

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. 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 our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, in Holyoke, MA. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

Essential Functions

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
Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician’s/licensed practitioner’s treatment orders
Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient’s needs
Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
Maintains constant communication with the treatment team, therapist, and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments
Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient’s program
Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
Provides activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan
Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
Reassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patient’s condition in compliance with facility policy or after patient’s stay has exceeded 7 days
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions
Provides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity related groups
Provides input into patient’s AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicable

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 for full-time and part-time employees.
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.

Education/Licensure:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Certified Recreational Therapeutic Specialist (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC,ATR-P LPAT), or similar field required.
Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations.
Basic Life Support and Handle with Care certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Hourly range: $27.97 - $37.75 per hour

EEOC Statement

“Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.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.

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recreation therapists jobs in west springfield, ma

Therapist, Activity

Activities Therapist, Full Time, 40 Hours

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Recreational Therapist (CTRS) - Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health (per diem)

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