Certified Recreational Therapist Per diem

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Westborough, MA

25d

About The Position

The Certified Recreational Therapist will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to all patient populations including Special Needs, Adult, Child and Adolescent. Has the ability to use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the potential for recovery and wellness for every person we serve.

Requirements

Effective group facilitation
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their effects on functional capacity
Knowledge of therapeutic use of multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation
Understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients’ interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs
Ability to effectively redirect patients and set clear, timely limits on inappropriate behavior
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Required
Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation
Two to three years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and conducts group therapy
Provides assessment to identify patient leisure needs
Documents pertinent clinical data following group
Provides individual assessment to patients as needed and makes recommendations to treatment team regarding needs for specialized rehab services or for planning for discharge and aftercare support.
Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies
Assists in maintaining unit arts supplies and reports issues to the Director.
Assists as necessary for projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by supervisor