ACTIVITIES THERAPIST RESUME EXAMPLE

Michael Turner

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 418-7724

michael.turner84@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/michaelturner-at

SUMMARY

Results-driven Activities Therapist with 2+ years of experience in therapeutic recreation, patient assessment, and behavioral support within behavioral healthcare environments. Proven record of improving patient participation rates by 28% through structured therapeutic interventions and individualized recreational programming. Expertise in group facilitation and clinical documentation to optimize patient engagement, mitigate behavioral escalation risks, and drive rehabilitation outcomes across inpatient and community-based treatment settings.

SKILLS

Therapeutic Recreation

Patient Assessment

Clinical Documentation

Group Facilitation

Behavior Support

Treatment Planning

EXPERIENCE

Activities Therapist

Silver Ridge Behavioral Health Center, Phoenix, AZ

June 2023 – Present

• Conducted therapeutic activity assessments for 45+ behavioral health patients monthly, supporting individualized treatment planning and improving participation consistency by 30%.
• Facilitated daily recreational and therapeutic group sessions focused on socialization, coping skills, and emotional wellness, increasing patient engagement scores by 25%.
• Documented patient interventions, attendance, and behavioral observations within electronic medical records, maintaining 100% compliance with documentation standards.
• Assisted interdisciplinary treatment teams with discharge planning and therapeutic goal development, improving continuity-of-care coordination across inpatient units.

Activity Therapy Assistant

Canyon View Recovery Services, Mesa, AZ

January 2022 – May 2023

• Supported implementation of therapeutic recreation programs for psychiatric patients ages 12–65, contributing to improved emotional stabilization and rehabilitation participation.
• Monitored patient participation and communicated behavioral changes promptly to clinical staff, reducing delayed intervention incidents by 18%.
• Organized recreational supplies, therapy materials, and activity environments while maintaining safe and compliant treatment spaces daily.
• Assisted with weekend and after-hours therapeutic activities, increasing patient access to structured recreational services by 20%.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Danielle Brooks

Charlotte, NC

(704) 555-9138

dbrooks.therapy@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/daniellebrooksctrs

SUMMARY

Results-driven Activities Therapist with 5+ years of experience in psychosocial assessment, therapeutic programming, and interdisciplinary care coordination within mental health and rehabilitation settings. Proven record of improving therapeutic participation outcomes by 35% through evidence-based recreational interventions and individualized treatment planning. Expertise in behavioral intervention and discharge planning to optimize patient recovery, mitigate safety risks, and drive measurable rehabilitation progress across inpatient and skilled nursing environments.

SKILLS

Psychosocial Assessment

Behavior Intervention

Therapeutic Programming

Discharge Planning

Patient Engagement

Care Coordination

EXPERIENCE

Activities Therapist

Harbor Pointe Behavioral Hospital, Charlotte, NC

March 2022 – Present

• Developed and facilitated therapeutic recreation groups for 60+ psychiatric patients weekly, improving emotional engagement and treatment participation by 35%.
• Conducted individualized activity therapy assessments and updated treatment plans every seven days, strengthening care responsiveness and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams during patient reviews and discharge planning meetings, reducing treatment delays by 22%.
• Coordinated community reintegration outings and leisure education activities, increasing patient social interaction scores and independent functioning metrics.
• Maintained detailed clinical documentation and progress notes while achieving 100% compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Recreational Therapy Specialist

Oakridge Recovery Center, Greensboro, NC

May 2019 – February 2022

• Implemented structured therapeutic activities focused on coping skills, behavioral regulation, and community participation for inpatient behavioral health populations.
• Facilitated recreational therapy sessions incorporating music, exercise, games, and creative expression, improving patient attendance rates by 27%.
• Supervised volunteer support staff and coordinated recreational resources for weekend therapeutic programming serving 40+ patients monthly.
• Assisted patients with individualized leisure planning and post-discharge community resource education, supporting long-term recovery engagement.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Rebecca L. Whitmore, CTRS

Nashville, TN

(615) 728-4419

rebecca.whitmore.tr@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/rebeccalwhitmorectrs

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Activities Therapist with 10+ years of experience in therapeutic recreation, behavioral health treatment, and interdisciplinary program leadership within psychiatric and rehabilitation healthcare settings. Proven record of increasing patient engagement outcomes by 42% through evidence-based therapeutic programming, staff supervision, and individualized treatment interventions. Expertise in clinical assessment and program development to optimize patient rehabilitation, mitigate behavioral and safety risks, and drive operational excellence across inpatient and community-based therapeutic services.

CORE SKILLS

Clinical Assessment

Program Development

Behavior Management

Therapeutic Recreation

Staff Supervision

Care Coordination

EXPERIENCE

Senior Activities Therapist

Crestwood Behavioral Wellness Center, Nashville, TN

August 2019 – Present

• Directed therapeutic recreation programming for inpatient psychiatric populations exceeding 120 patients monthly, improving treatment participation and recovery engagement by 42%.
• Led interdisciplinary treatment planning initiatives, coordinating individualized therapeutic interventions that reduced behavioral escalation incidents by 26% annually.
• Supervised and trained 12 activity therapy staff members and volunteers, increasing program consistency and documentation accuracy across multiple treatment units.
• Designed evidence-based recreational and expressive therapy programs aligned with regulatory standards, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Managed departmental supply budgets exceeding $85K annually while maintaining safe, compliant, and fully operational therapeutic activity environments.

Activities Therapist

Riverbend Mental Health Services, Louisville, KY

June 2015 – July 2019

• Facilitated therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and psychosocial rehabilitation groups for acute psychiatric and skilled nursing populations ages 5–90.
• Conducted activity therapy assessments, KELS evaluations, and discharge leisure planning for 75+ patients quarterly, strengthening individualized recovery planning.
• Collaborated with healthcare leadership to revise treatment protocols and improve therapeutic service delivery efficiency by 31%.
• Coordinated after-hours community outings and structured recreational events, expanding patient access to recovery-focused social engagement opportunities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

• Designed individualized therapeutic activity programs supporting 45+ participants monthly, improving cognitive engagement, emotional well-being, and functional independence through structured group and one-on-one interventions.
• Directed daily implementation of specialized recreational therapies while supervising activity aides, increasing program consistency by 30% through targeted coaching, delegation, and performance oversight.
• Facilitated monthly wellness education sessions for caregivers and participants, strengthening care coordination and promoting safer behavioral, nutritional, and emotional support practices across multidisciplinary environments.
• Coordinated community outings, department events, and adaptive programming initiatives for diverse participant groups, contributing to higher attendance rates and measurable improvements in participant social interaction outcomes.
• Monitored participant involvement documentation and updated individualized care plans quarterly, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate therapeutic tracking, and responsive modifications aligned with evolving participant needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and volunteer coordinators to optimize therapeutic services, streamline activity operations, and maintain high-quality participant experiences across daily center-based programs.

Core Skills:

• Care Planning
• Therapeutic Programming
• Behavior Monitoring
• Activity Coordination
• Participant Documentation
• Volunteer Training

• Assessed patient capabilities, medical histories, and therapeutic needs through multidisciplinary collaboration, supporting individualized rehabilitation planning for 50+ patients across diverse behavioral and physical health conditions.
• Developed structured treatment programs combining expressive therapy, recreational interventions, and social engagement activities, improving patient participation rates by 35% within therapeutic care environments.
• Administered daily therapeutic sessions incorporating music, relaxation, movement, and recreational techniques, enhancing patient emotional stability, mobility, and interpersonal functioning through evidence-based interventions.
• Evaluated behavioral risks and implemented preventative therapeutic interventions, reducing safety incidents while maintaining patient-centered care standards aligned with rehabilitation and recovery objectives.
• Facilitated community outings, adaptive exercises, and social development activities that strengthened independent living skills, communication abilities, and long-term patient reintegration outcomes for targeted populations.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals and family caregivers to revise treatment plans, document patient progress accurately, and ensure consistent delivery of rehabilitative therapeutic services.

Core Skills:

• Patient Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Behavior Intervention
• Expressive Therapy
• Rehabilitation Support
• Progress Documentation

• Implemented structured recreational and activity therapy programs under clinical supervision, supporting therapeutic engagement for 40+ behavioral health patients across rehabilitation and inpatient care environments.
• Facilitated group sessions focused on creative expression, anger management, social development, and community reintegration, increasing patient participation and interpersonal interaction outcomes by 28%.
• Administered therapeutic recreation assessments and contributed to individualized treatment planning, ensuring interventions aligned with patient functional abilities, behavioral goals, and recovery progress benchmarks.
• Adapted recreational activities and therapeutic exercises according to patient disabilities, cognitive limitations, and participation levels, improving accessibility and maintaining safe, inclusive treatment experiences.
• Maintained compliance with healthcare regulations, treatment protocols, and operational procedures while supporting therapeutic unit presentation through organized activity displays, educational materials, and visual programming resources.
• Collaborated with clinical recreation specialists to deliver leisure education, fitness activities, sports-based interventions, and self-esteem development programs that reinforced patient independence and emotional resilience.

Core Skills:

• Therapeutic Recreation
• Group Facilitation
• Behavior Intervention
• Treatment Planning
• Leisure Education
• Patient Assessment

• Facilitated therapeutic group sessions and individualized activity interventions for patients experiencing mental health, psychosocial, and substance abuse challenges within structured clinical treatment environments.
• Conducted comprehensive activity assessments and ongoing evaluations for 60+ patients annually, identifying psychosocial barriers and recommending targeted therapeutic interventions supporting recovery and functional independence.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to establish patient-centered treatment goals, addressing behavioral risks, financial limitations, physical disabilities, and family-related psychosocial concerns through coordinated care planning.
• Applied medical necessity guidelines and discharge evaluation standards consistently in partnership with clinical leadership, improving treatment documentation accuracy and supporting compliant utilization review processes.
• Performed detailed therapeutic documentation within electronic medical records, maintaining compliance with departmental policies while tracking patient progress, intervention outcomes, and evolving rehabilitation objectives.
• Oversaw safety, organization, and inventory management of therapeutic activity spaces, ensuring uninterrupted program delivery and maintaining appropriate recreational resources for diverse patient treatment needs.

Core Skills:

• Psychosocial Assessment
• Care Coordination
• Clinical Documentation
• Behavior Management
• Treatment Planning
• Therapeutic Intervention

• Delivered scheduled therapeutic activities and group-based recreational interventions for inpatient populations, maintaining consistent patient engagement while adapting programming to seasonal themes and recovery-focused objectives.
• Conducted individualized activity assessments and documented patient therapeutic progress within established timelines, supporting compliant treatment planning and measurable rehabilitation outcomes across multidisciplinary care settings.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams during progress reviews, identifying targeted behavioral and recreational interventions that strengthened patient recovery, participation, and long-term functional independence.
• Coordinated after-hours and weekend therapeutic programming while maintaining safe, operational recreational equipment and supply inventories, ensuring uninterrupted patient access to structured activity services.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives through active participation in professional training, annual competency evaluations, and departmental projects that enhanced therapeutic service quality and operational effectiveness.
• Promoted service excellence and patient satisfaction by maintaining dependable attendance, responding effectively to patient needs, and contributing positively to collaborative healthcare team environments.

Core Skills:

• Patient Assessment
• Group Facilitation
• Clinical Documentation
• Treatment Coordination
• Recreational Therapy
• Program Support

• Delivered structured therapeutic activity programs and holiday-based interventions for psychiatric patients, maintaining consistent participation and supporting recovery-focused engagement across scheduled inpatient treatment services.
• Conducted individualized activity assessments within required timeframes for 50+ patients annually, documenting evaluations, treatment summaries, and therapeutic progress accurately within medical record systems.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate patient-centered recreational interventions, strengthening behavioral stabilization, emotional support, and functional improvement within psychiatric care environments.
• Organized after-hours and weekend therapeutic programming while ensuring recreational equipment and supplies remained safe, operational, and compliant with institutional purchasing and safety guidelines.
• Monitored patient participation outcomes and adapted therapeutic activities according to clinical needs, improving treatment responsiveness and reinforcing structured rehabilitation goals for diverse psychiatric populations.
• Applied comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles to evaluate activity program effectiveness, support patient recovery objectives, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulatory and documentation standards.

Core Skills:

• Psychiatric Recreation
• Patient Assessment
• Clinical Documentation
• Behavior Intervention
• Treatment Coordination
• Program Evaluation

• Coordinated weekday, weekend, and evening recreational therapy programs for skilled nursing and hospital patients, supporting consistent therapeutic engagement through individualized and group-based interventions.
• Directed diverse therapeutic activities, including exercise groups, arts, music, outings, and cognitive stimulation programs, increasing patient participation and social interaction outcomes by 32% annually.
• Conducted interdisciplinary care planning, ward rounds, and quarterly patient evaluations while maintaining compliant documentation for assessments, care plans, attendance records, and progress notes.
• Facilitated monthly patient and family forums addressing care concerns and service improvements, strengthening communication, satisfaction levels, and collaborative decision-making across healthcare environments.
• Supervised volunteers and coordinated recreational event logistics, supply management, and staff orientation activities, ensuring safe program delivery and uninterrupted patient-centered therapeutic services.
• Applied therapeutic recreation expertise and healthcare regulatory knowledge to support multidisciplinary rehabilitation goals, improve patient well-being, and maintain compliance with Title 22 and OBRA standards.

Core Skills:

• Therapeutic Recreation
• Care Documentation
• Patient Engagement
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
• Volunteer Management
• Regulatory Compliance

• Conducted comprehensive activity therapy assessments for psychiatric patients, ensuring accurate treatment documentation and contributing actionable recommendations for individualized multidisciplinary care planning initiatives.
• Facilitated therapeutic recreation groups using adaptive interventions tailored to patient behavioral conditions, cognitive abilities, and treatment goals, improving engagement outcomes and group participation consistency by 34%.
• Managed therapeutic group dynamics effectively by building positive patient rapport, minimizing behavioral resistance, and maximizing emotional, social, and rehabilitative benefits during structured clinical sessions.
• Documented patient behaviors, therapeutic responses, and treatment progress within required timelines, supporting compliant clinical records and improving continuity of psychiatric patient care coordination.
• Maintained safe therapeutic environments by organizing recreational spaces, monitoring equipment usage, and applying behavioral management principles aligned with psychiatric treatment and patient safety standards.
• Coordinated ropes course operations, community integration outings, and staff training activities while enforcing safety protocols, transportation procedures, and experiential therapy techniques for diverse patient populations.

Core Skills:

• Psychiatric Assessment
• Group Facilitation
• Behavior Management
• Clinical Documentation
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Safety Coordination

• Led structured therapeutic recreation programs for inpatient mental health populations, promoting emotional wellness, social engagement, and physical activity through adaptive leisure-based therapeutic interventions.
• Organized and facilitated daily activities, including sports, gardening, games, and creative arts sessions, improving patient participation rates and strengthening treatment engagement across multidisciplinary care environments.
• Collaborated with inpatient treatment teams to assess patient behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs, contributing individualized therapeutic recommendations that supported measurable rehabilitation and recovery objectives.
• Designed patient-centered activity plans aligned with cognitive functioning, physical capabilities, and emotional health conditions, enhancing therapeutic outcomes and encouraging long-term independent leisure participation.
• Applied crisis-awareness, behavioral management, and patient communication techniques effectively while maintaining safe therapeutic environments and supporting age-appropriate mental health treatment interventions.
• Demonstrated clinical readiness and dependable care coordination through consistent multidisciplinary communication, therapeutic documentation accuracy, and compliance with healthcare safety and patient support standards.

Core Skills:

• Therapeutic Recreation
• Mental Health
• Behavior Management
• Patient Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Group Facilitation

• Implemented individualized therapeutic activity programs for diverse community populations, supporting cognitive development, emotional wellness, and functional independence through evidence-based group and individualized interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care plans and coordinate therapeutic programming, improving service consistency and participant engagement outcomes across community-based support environments.
• Supervised and trained activity staff on program implementation standards, delegation procedures, and participant support practices, strengthening operational efficiency and enhancing therapeutic program delivery quality.
• Managed day program operations during leadership absences, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, safety standards, and administrative procedures while maintaining uninterrupted participant-centered services.
• Developed inclusive monthly recreational programs and community outings that promoted LGBTQ+ affirming practices, cultural sensitivity, and meaningful social participation for diverse participant populations.
• Provided caregivers and community members with educational resources, wellness guidance, and supportive consultations, reinforcing collaborative care approaches and improving long-term participant well-being outcomes.

Core Skills:

• Care Coordination
• Therapeutic Programming
• Staff Supervision
• Community Outreach
• Behavior Support
• Program Administration

• Supported community member participation in therapeutic activity planning, event coordination, and program facilitation, encouraging greater self-advocacy and improving engagement across community-based care services.
• Promoted community member-driven care approaches that strengthened empowerment, individualized decision-making, and active involvement in therapeutic programming and daily service delivery processes.
• Collaborated with program leadership and community outreach staff to recruit, orient, and supervise volunteers, increasing activity support capacity and improving program operational effectiveness.
• Documented community participation, behavioral progress, and therapeutic outcomes accurately while revising individualized care plans to reflect evolving functional and psychosocial support needs.
• Participated in quality assurance initiatives, interdisciplinary committees, and departmental projects that enhanced compliance standards, service coordination, and overall participant satisfaction outcomes.
• Maintained proactive communication and collaborative teamwork while assisting with personal care support, ensuring safe, compassionate, and responsive service delivery for diverse participant populations.

Core Skills:

• Care Documentation
• Volunteer Coordination
• Community Engagement
• Quality Assurance
• Behavior Support
• Program Facilitation

• Delivered therapeutic activity services for behavioral health patients in accordance with clinical standards, organizational policies, and facility procedures governing psychiatric treatment environments.
• Facilitated structured task groups, recreational sessions, and socialization activities that strengthened patient communication skills, emotional regulation, and self-esteem through collaborative therapeutic engagement.
• Conducted community meetings and life-skills programming that encouraged active patient participation, problem-solving abilities, and constructive peer interaction within supervised clinical settings.
• Maintained strict compliance with confidentiality protocols, facility security procedures, and patient information regulations while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare and support teams.
• Documented patient participation, behavioral responses, and therapeutic progress accurately while supporting segregation rounds and individualized activity interventions directed by clinical supervisors.
• Implemented educational and unstructured recreational activities, including crafts, games, and current events discussions, improving patient engagement levels and reinforcing treatment objectives across care programs.

Core Skills:

• Behavioral Therapy
• Group Facilitation
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Engagement
• Life Skills
• Therapeutic Recreation

• Encouraged therapeutic patient interaction through structured conversations and recreational engagement, strengthening interpersonal communication skills and improving participation within behavioral health treatment settings.
• Facilitated individual and group physical activities that promoted emotional regulation, social interaction, and physical wellness for patients with varying behavioral and cognitive support needs.
• Maintained accessible therapeutic materials, including puzzles, magazines, and creative resources, ensuring consistent patient access to structured and independent recreational interventions throughout care programs.
• Monitored patient participation and behavioral responses during therapeutic activities, identifying significant functional changes and communicating clinical concerns promptly to qualified mental health professionals.
• Provided individualized therapeutic interventions for patients unable to tolerate group environments, adapting recreational approaches to support emotional stability and continued treatment engagement.
• Documented patient involvement, treatment responses, and activity participation accurately within health records, supporting compliant clinical reporting and continuity of multidisciplinary psychiatric care services.

Core Skills:

• Behavior Monitoring
• Patient Engagement
• Group Facilitation
• Clinical Documentation
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Mental Health

• Participated consistently in staff meetings, treatment planning discussions, and departmental training sessions, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting effective therapeutic service coordination across clinical environments.
• Reported patient behavioral concerns, operational issues, and departmental challenges promptly to supervisory staff, ensuring timely intervention and maintaining continuity of patient-centered therapeutic care services.
• Monitored supply inventory levels and requested supervisory support proactively, minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining safe, organized therapeutic activity environments for patient engagement programs.
• Maintained professional workplace standards through dependable attendance, effective communication, and collaborative working relationships, contributing to stable healthcare operations and positive multidisciplinary team performance.
• Applied critical thinking and sound clinical judgment during high-pressure situations, adapting standardized therapeutic procedures appropriately while ensuring patient safety and compliance with institutional protocols.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and resilience in fast-paced behavioral health settings, supporting accurate therapeutic documentation and consistent delivery of structured patient activity services.

Core Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Behavior Monitoring
• Clinical Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Patient Documentation
• Operational Compliance

• Collected and documented behavioral, physical, and clinical patient observations through direct care interactions, supporting accurate treatment planning and continuity of multidisciplinary behavioral healthcare services.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop patient-centered therapeutic interventions, improving care coordination and ensuring treatment approaches aligned with individualized recovery objectives.
• Implemented behavioral health interventions using the least restrictive practices, maintaining patient dignity while promoting emotional stabilization and reducing escalation incidents within structured clinical environments.
• Performed routine safety checks, monitored therapeutic activity areas, and supported emergency preparedness protocols, contributing to safe care environments for patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
• Facilitated patient education, community engagement, and recreational therapy groups while documenting participation and treatment responses accurately within the electronic medical record and Meditech systems.
• Maintained compliance with hospital policies, mandatory certifications, quality management reporting standards, and professional communication expectations, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective patient care services.

Core Skills:

• Behavioral Observation
• Patient Documentation
• Safety Management
• Treatment Coordination
• Meditech Documentation
• Crisis Intervention

• Conducted comprehensive allied therapy assessments within 72-hour admission timelines, evaluating patients' mental, social, physical, and developmental conditions to support individualized behavioral health treatment planning.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and reassess master treatment plans every seven days, ensuring measurable therapeutic goals aligned with evolving patient recovery needs.
• Implemented evidence-based group therapy programming for diverse patient populations, strengthening emotional regulation, communication skills, and therapeutic participation through age-appropriate clinical interventions.
• Facilitated patient and family education sessions using reflective, non-judgmental communication techniques, improving treatment understanding and supporting consistent engagement with recovery-focused care plans.
• Documented therapeutic encounters, crisis planning activities, and patient progress accurately within medical records, maintaining compliance with hospital standards and evidence-based behavioral healthcare practices.
• Supported interdisciplinary service integration by mentoring new staff, supervising assigned students, and collaborating with department leadership to enhance therapeutic program quality and operational effectiveness.

Core Skills:

• Behavioral Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Group Therapy
• Crisis Intervention
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Education

• Organized individualized recreational and social engagement programs for nursing home residents, supporting emotional well-being, independence, and meaningful participation in daily community activities.
• Developed monthly activity schedules and personalized therapeutic programs that encouraged residents to maintain existing hobbies, improving long-term engagement and overall quality-of-life outcomes.
• Collaborated with staff members, families, and community participants to strengthen resident involvement in recreational events, fostering inclusive and relationship-centered care environments.
• Accompanied residents during off-site outings and social activities, ensuring safe participation while promoting confidence, mobility, and continued community interaction opportunities beyond facility settings.
• Maintained accurate activity records and assisted with care plan updates, supporting compliant documentation practices and improving continuity of individualized resident-centered therapeutic services.
• Managed entertainment and activity-related budgeting processes while identifying cost-effective resources and external funding opportunities to enhance recreational programming and resident satisfaction levels.

Core Skills:

• Resident Engagement
• Care Documentation
• Activity Planning
• Community Outreach
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Budget Coordination

• Conducted comprehensive activity therapy assessments and facilitated treatment groups for behavioral health patients, supporting individualized recovery goals within multidisciplinary clinical care environments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and adjust patient-centered treatment plans, improving coordination of creative therapies and continuity of behavioral health services.
• Delivered evidence-based recreational and creative therapeutic interventions aligned with Title XXII standards, promoting emotional stability, social interaction, and patient engagement across structured programs.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and patient progress records for 50+ cases monthly, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting effective evaluation of therapeutic treatment outcomes.
• Represented creative therapy services within clinical treatment programs by providing specialized therapeutic expertise, contributing informed recommendations during multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning meetings.
• Supported high-quality patient care initiatives through consistent adherence to healthcare policies, professional standards, and therapeutic program procedures within fast-paced inpatient treatment settings.

Core Skills:

• Behavioral Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Clinical Documentation
• Creative Therapy
• Group Facilitation
• Patient Engagement

• Conducted comprehensive therapeutic recreation assessments and developed individualized treatment and discharge leisure plans for patients with complex psychosocial, behavioral, and substance abuse conditions.
• Implemented individual and group-based therapeutic activity interventions that improved patients’ cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, social interaction, and physical rehabilitation outcomes within clinical treatment settings.
• Educated patients on healthy coping strategies, leisure resources, and post-discharge recreational planning, strengthening long-term community reintegration and supporting continued behavioral health recovery goals.
• Evaluated patient therapeutic progress and documented intervention outcomes accurately through daily progress notes, maintaining compliance with departmental standards and multidisciplinary healthcare documentation requirements.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams during care conferences to develop measurable treatment goals, address psychosocial barriers, and coordinate patient-centered rehabilitation interventions effectively.
• Facilitated therapeutic recreation programs incorporating music, sports, games, and social activities while performing KELS assessments and promoting positive coping, independence, and reduced illness-related distress.

Core Skills:

• Treatment Planning
• Psychosocial Assessment
• Discharge Planning
• Behavior Intervention
• Clinical Documentation
• Therapeutic Recreation

• Facilitated therapeutic recreation and art therapy groups for patients, supporting emotional expression, behavioral stabilization, and age-appropriate rehabilitation outcomes across clinical care settings.
• Conducted patient assessments and established individualized therapeutic goals, improving treatment responsiveness and documenting measurable progress through compliant clinical reporting and multidisciplinary treatment updates.
• Implemented recreational, vocational, and daily living interventions that strengthened social interaction skills, independent functioning, and successful community reintegration for diverse patient populations.
• Coordinated large and small therapeutic art activities that encouraged creative expression, positive peer engagement, and emotional resilience while reducing patient isolation and treatment resistance.
• Prepared detailed progress reports and treatment summaries for interdisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring accurate communication of patient responses, behavioral changes, and therapeutic intervention effectiveness.
• Managed recreational supplies, therapy resources, and patient education initiatives while connecting individuals with community-based therapeutic opportunities that supported continued post-discharge recovery and wellness.

Core Skills:

• Art Therapy
• Patient Assessment
• Group Facilitation
• Clinical Documentation
• Behavior Intervention
• Leisure Planning

• Conducted initial activity therapy assessments upon patient admission, identifying therapeutic needs and establishing individualized recreational treatment goals aligned with inpatient behavioral healthcare objectives.
• Planned and facilitated daily age-appropriate therapeutic activities for psychiatric and skilled nursing populations, improving patient engagement, emotional stability, and functional rehabilitation outcomes.
• Documented therapeutic interventions, behavioral observations, attendance records, and clinical progress accurately within medical records, ensuring compliance with departmental and healthcare documentation standards.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop, update, and reevaluate patient-centered care plans while supporting coordinated discharge planning and continuity of therapeutic services.
• Managed therapeutic activity spaces, recreational supplies, and group safety procedures effectively, maintaining organized treatment environments that supported consistent and safe patient participation.
• Supervised volunteers and coordinated structured activity programming under occupational therapy leadership, contributing to multidisciplinary patient evaluations and enhancing overall therapeutic program effectiveness.

Core Skills:

• Patient Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Clinical Documentation
• Group Facilitation
• Discharge Planning
• Therapeutic Recreation