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Activities Therapist

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Mercy

Saint Louis, MO (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 10 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/19/2026

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Job Description

Activities Therapist 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 10010 KENNERLY ROAD, St. Louis, MO 63128 Full-time Mercy 2,195 reviews Full-time Saint Louis, Missouri Clinical Support Other Allied Health Regular Full-time Mercy Hospital South
JR253138
Job 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:
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree and internship in related area required.
Licensure:
Experience:
Experience working with patients with mental illness and chemical dependency,
Certifications:
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 Education:
Preferred Licensure:
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)
Preferred Other:
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.