Board Certified Registered Art Therapist ( ATR-BC ) - FT Days

Join our team as a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist ( ATR-BC ) located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

• 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.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• 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.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• ​Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.   
• ​Master’s degree preferred.  

• ​Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required. 
• ​Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred. 

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• 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 and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.