LifePoint is seeking a travel Recreation/Recreational Therapist for a travel job in Pickerington, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Recreation/Recreational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 12/01/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Travel Activity Therapist – Day Shift Location: Columbus Springs East, Columbus, OH Schedule: Day Shift (typically 8-hour shifts) Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Overview: Columbus Springs East is seeking a creative and compassionate Activity Therapist to join its behavioral health team for a travel assignment. This role focuses on facilitating therapeutic activities that support the emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead group and individual therapeutic activities including art, music, recreation, and wellness sessions
- Collaborate with clinical staff to align activities with treatment goals
- Assess patient needs and adapt programming to support recovery and engagement
- Document participation and progress in accordance with facility standards
- Promote a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, psychology, social work, or related field (required)
- Certification or licensure in therapeutic recreation or activity therapy (preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting
- Strong communication, group facilitation, and organizational skills
- Ability to engage diverse patient populations in meaningful therapeutic activities