Activity Therapist, PRN

Activity Therapist

Job Type : PRN, Non-Exempt

Schedule : Variable

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 healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

How you'll contribute

The

Activity Therapist

applies appropriate therapeutic theories, standards, and clinical judgment to deliver effective, patient-centered care. This role assesses each patient's needs-considering cultural, religious, developmental, and physical factors-to determine capabilities and guide activity selection for both group and individual interventions. The therapist develops and updates comprehensive treatment plans with measurable goals, collaborates with attending physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and adjusts interventions when patients are not responding as expected. Responsibilities include providing structured therapeutic activities, documenting patient progress in a timely and accurate manner, completing assessments within required time frames, and contributing to workload balance within the department. The Activity Therapist ensures programming is diverse, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with each patient's plan of care, while maintaining clear communication, offering direction and education to staff, and supporting the overall functioning of the therapeutic program. Regular reassessment is performed in accordance with policy, including when significant changes occur or when a patient's stay exceeds seven days. The therapist provides ongoing input during treatment planning, offers guidance on activity-related groups, and ensures patient goals and treatment updates are accurately communicated and recorded.

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.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have

Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (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.

CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Connect with our Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at 629-257-6103,

brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net

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Click Here

to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health!

More about

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

, a state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, in Holyoke, MA. We provide evidence-based mental health care, including programs for child / adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration.

Hourly range : $ 25.00 - $ 38.00 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."

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.