Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS)

CommonSpirit Health • Glendale, CA

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About The Position

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS) to join our acute mental health unit! If you're passionate about leveraging therapeutic recreation to foster healing and recovery, this is your chance to make a profound impact. We're looking for a collaborative team player.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience in Mental Health in an acute hospital setting.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• AHA BLS

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in Spanish or Armenian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive recreation therapy assessments to determine patient needs, interests, and abilities.
• Develop individualized and group treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and physician orders.
• Facilitate a variety of therapeutic recreation interventions and activities (e.g., expressive arts, leisure education, social skills training, physical activity, community reintegration preparation) tailored to the unique needs of an acute mental health population.
• Document patient progress accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Actively participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees