Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS) (Santa Rosa)

Northern California Behavioral Health System•Santa Rosa, CA

58d•$44 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Adjunctive Therapist is to plan and implement and facilitate therapeutic groups or activities for all adult and adolescent patients. The Adjunctive Therapist utilizes the modalities they are certified in whether music, occupational or physical rehabilitation, art or recreation. The Adjunctive Therapist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services to adults and adolescent patients under Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's care for emotional or substance abuse problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field with a certification in music, art, physical, occupational, or recreation therapy.
One year experience in a health care field with emphasis in adjunctive therapy.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period.
Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.
Familiarity of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
Demonstrated group process, teaching or training skills.
Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in psychiatric care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts group and individual sessions for patients, within scope of practice which may draw from mediums such as music, art therapy, movement therapy, physical therapy, occupational rehabilitation, exercise, games or leisure activities.
Demonstrates sound application of the theory and methodology of their certified adjunctive discipline.
Provide individual activity therapy as ordered by patient’s physician.
Regularly communicates with community resources and community partners to schedule hospital groups pertaining to canine therapy, equestrian therapy, and other community-based resources to supplement programming at the hospital.
Evaluate patient progress and document results in patient chart and department records
Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
Perform routine and assigned clinical and administrative tasks.
Provides direct support to Adjunctive Therapist and Behavioral Health Aides, reviews and signs off on their documentation.
Exhibit a commitment to quality and process improvement.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.