Activities Therapist

Activities Assistant

Facility:
Copper Springs East
Job Type: Full-Time

At Copper Springs we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here you’re not just valued as an employee but as a person. As an Activities 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.

Not ready to complete an application or have questions? Please contact Lindsay Simboli by email, text, or phone.

Activity Therapist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide evidence‑based activity services to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders. The therapist plans, organizes, and directs medically approved activity programs, special events, social activities, relaxation techniques, music‑based interventions, leisure educational games, and expressive arts—to assist patients in developing interpersonal relationships, increasing motivation to socialize effectively, and building confidence needed to participate in group activities.

The therapist regulates the content of programs in accordance with patients’ capabilities, needs, interests, and treatment plans.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and an extended illness bank package for full‑time employees
• Income‑protection programs such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT‑BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR‑BC, ATR‑P, LPAT), or a similar field required.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients preferred.
• Current unencumbered certification / license / registration required per state of practice guidelines.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. May be required to work flexible hours, holidays, and overtime.

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital‑based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings, and more than 30 joint‑venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high‑quality patient‑centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery.

Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community we invite you to apply!

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

• Experience Working With Students
• Time Management
• Acute Care
• HTTPS
• Speech Therapy
• Assistive Technologies
• Autism Experience
• Pediatrics Experience
• Home Care
• Interpretation
• Patient Service Experience
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Experience:

years
Vacancy: 1