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Mercy Health

Activities Therapist - full time - Mercy Jefferson

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Festus, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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An Art Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving art, crafts, and similar activities. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$60,227 / year median in Missouri

+8% projected growth

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AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Activities Therapist

full time
Mercy Jefferson The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Activities Therapist
full time
Mercy Jefferson The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.

Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Find your calling at Mercy! 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 40 hours per week, Days Mercy Hospital Jefferson Festus, MO 63028

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.