About this role
Activity Therapist - Behavioral Health
Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field.
Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or equivalent.
BLS (American Heart Association).
Experience:
Previous experience in a behavioral health, mental health, or addiction treatment setting preferred.
Experience working with individuals with mental health disorders, trauma, or substance use disorders is a plus.
Other facts
About Larkin Community Hospital
Larkin Community Hospital is an integrated healthcare delivery system accredited by the Joint Commission with locations in South Miami, Hialeah and Hollywood, Florida. Our network of acute care hospitals provide a complete continuum of healthcare services, including a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, home health agencies, Skilled Nursing facilities, Rehab centers and Assisted Living facilities in Miami-Dade and Broward County. Our South Miami campus consists of a 146 bed Statutory teaching hospital (the 3rd largest in Florida, offering 32 different training programs for physicians) and is the home of the state of the art Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin, the Center for Advanced Orthopedics at Larkin, the Cancer Center at Larkin and the Florida Academic Dermatology Center at Larkin. Our Palm Springs Campus, is a 247 bed acute care hospital located in a 15 acre campus in Hialeah Florida, and includes a 7 story Medical Office Building. Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Services, our hospital located in Hollywood, Florida, includes an inpatient behavioral health unit and also offers comprehensive behavioral health services.
What you'll do
- The Activity Therapist will work in a behavioral health setting, focusing on therapeutic recreation activities. They will engage with individuals experiencing mental health disorders and substance use issues.
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