Activities Therapist - full time - Mercy Jefferson

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Overview Completes assessments as indicated and documents patients response to treatment. Plans, organizes and conducts therapy sessions on an individual and group basis, and evaluates process of patients. The purpose of Activity therapy is to facilitate positive changes in patients basic functional ability, achieve improved independent functioning, and to make the hospital experience positive and growth oriented. These changes are accomplished through therapy, education, and recreation.

Position Details:

Activities Therapist – Full Time

Sunday – Thursday 8:00a – 4:30p

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Festus, MO 63028

We're seeking a compassionate and engaging Activities Therapist to join our Behavioral Health team. In this role, you'll lead therapeutic groups and activity-based interventions that promote patients' emotional, social, and cognitive well-being.

We're especially interested in candidates with a background in Music Therapy or experience facilitating group therapy, but we also welcome Recreation Therapists, Art Therapists, and Counselors who are passionate about helping patients thrive. New graduates are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to launch your career in behavioral health while receiving support from an experienced interdisciplinary team.

If you're creative, patient-focused, and enjoy building meaningful connections through therapeutic programming, we'd love to connect with you.

Education: Bachelor's degree and internship in related area required. Experience: Experience working with patients with mental illness and chemical dependency Other: Individual must be knowledgeable of mental illness disorders and be able to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions that enable the patient's recovery. Skills in providing educational and group therapy interventions, assessment of patients psychosocial functioning, and knowledge of appropriate community resources. Preferred Experience: Experience working with patients across the lifespan (pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric) Preferred Certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Certified Music Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.