Activity Therapist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the activity therapist position.

Previously, I was responsible for individual and group therapeutic interventions to individual cancer patients, family members, and staff in the form of mind-body therapies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated skill in assessment and treatment in adjunctive therapy for which holds specialization
• Communication skills necessary to communicate to patients, team members, family members, and agencies
• Requires frequent pushing, pulling, kneeling, grasping, twisting, and bending
• Requires hearing and vision to be correctable to fall within normal range
• Be licensed or certified in Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, therapeutic activities, or per state requirements
• CTRS/NCTRC Certification highly preferred
• Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients, families, hospital staff, community agencies
• CTRS, ATR or BC, as specified by specific discipline professional certification guidelines

I am excited to be applying for the position of activity therapist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for group therapy sessions and be able to effectively manage group process to maximize therapeutic benefits to patients.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Current professional certification or be eligible to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of psychopathology and the benefit of a therapeutic milieu, group process and individual goals and objectives
• Graduate of approved school or recreation therapy
• CTRS Certification
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist, Music Therapist, Art Therapist, Dance Therapist or Rec Therapist from the state of operation
• BA/BS in art therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy or related field
• BLS for Healthcare Providers through the AHA or CPR through the American Red Cross
• Activities Therapist

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the activity therapist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for exceptional Clinical Service Outcomes by assessing patient's mental health symptoms, by developing a master treatment plan, by effectively communicating the plan to patients and facilitating daily group within the scope of practice and utilizing effective group techniques.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Certification or Licensure in Counseling, Social Work or Creative Arts Therapies
• Preferably certified through National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or meets requirements to be certified
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)
• Demonstrated advanced level knowledge of group behavior and dynamics
• Demonstrated advanced level knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards (Joint Commission, Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code, DCFS)
• Inpatient Psych experience doing recreational therapy strongly preferred
• Organizational, Verbal, and Interpersonal Skills
• Experience in creative and/or therapeutic programming with older adults or special needs populations

I would like to submit my application for the activity therapist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for clinically sound individual, family, and group therapies within required time frames and establishes therapeutic relationship with patients and families.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience interacting with people with dementia and their caregivers
• Experience working with culturally diverse elders
• Registration, certification or licensure with the appropriate agency as identified on the Primary Source Verification Matrix
• Experienced in Crisis Prevention Interventions
• Experienced in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing
• Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with NCTRC
• Water-safety certification per Stanislaus County Water Safety Regulations within 60 days of hire

I would like to submit my application for the activity therapist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for clinically sound individual, family, and group therapies within required time frames and establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Art Therapist
• Music Therapist
• Recreations Therapist
• Occupational Therapist - AOTA
• Current ADA (Activity Director Certification) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) is preferred
• Successful completion of CPI training within 30 days of hire
• Conducts therapy sessions to improve an individual’s mental, physical, cognitive, and social well-being
• Confers with members of the treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs