Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist

Neuropsychiatric Hospitals•Huber Heights, OH

About The Position

North Valley Behavioral Hospital, part of the NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals network, is seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist to provide goal-directed interventions for patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. The role promotes patients’ independent physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning by enhancing existing abilities and helping them develop skills for daily living. The specialist develops and conducts individualized therapeutic activities based on patients’ assessments, interests, and treatment objectives. The position also supervises the activity program and its staff, collaborates with the treatment team, and ensures staff training and adherence to applicable compliance requirements, laws, and hospital policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree program graduate with a specialization in therapeutic recreation, including a supervised internship as part of the program.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) certification, to be obtained during orientation.
Demonstrated competence to practice as a therapeutic recreation specialist and/or recreation therapist.
Ability to lead and motivate people.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Creative and resourceful therapy techniques.
Good computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

Observe, analyze, and record patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying programs as needed.
Develop treatment plans based on patients’ admission assessments, interests, needs, and therapy objectives.
Encourage patients to acquire skills and participate in health-promoting leisure activities, including sports, games, arts and crafts, and horticulture.
Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
Confer with treatment team members to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
Conduct therapy sessions to support patients’ mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, suited to their physical or psychological needs.
Gather information from medical records, medical staff, family members, and patients to assess patients’ capabilities, needs, and interests.
Demonstrate concern and initiative, and remain resourceful and calm in emergencies.
Maintain prompt and efficient attendance with minimal absences.
Cooperate and maintain good rapport with nursing and medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Seek guidance and comply with applicable federal and state laws and hospital policies relevant to assigned duties.
Comply with hospital ethical behavior and standards-of-conduct expectations.
Protect health information and patient privacy in accordance with federal and hospital requirements.
Assist with other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Supervise the activity program, staff, and plans.
Follow NPH compliance standards, including those in its Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Keep informed about applicable federal, state, and hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they change.
Ensure staff are trained and evaluated on compliance policies and procedures relevant to their jobs.