Certified Recreation Therapist , PRN Days

#REF!•Plano, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Fast-paced, high energy Behavioral Health department is looking for top Recreation Specialists. Is that you? Work location\: Seay Center Behavioral, 6110 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093 Work hours\: PRN - Weekend; Saturday OR Sunday (8-hour shifts), occasional weekday coverage Behavioral Health Seay Center Highlights: Multidisciplinary team in a diverse work environment Collaborative work environment Great team Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and very engaged leadership team Fast Paced, 48 bed inpatient Adult and Adolescent Behavioral Health Units

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related discipline required.
CTRS – Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist upon hire required
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days required

Nice To Haves

2 years of healthcare related Counseling or Social Work preferred

Responsibilities

Performs age-appropriate patient treatment: Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.
Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary.
Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment)
Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.
Patient safety maintained throughout treatment.
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.