Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist (CTRS)

UHS•Sacramento, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heritage Oaks Patient Enrichment Center, more commonly known as the ‘HOPE Center,’ is a newly constructed, state of the art, 16-bed, Psychiatric Health Facility, serving the acute psychiatric needs of the community in concert with the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services. The full-time Recreational Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of a Program Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in activity therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline preferred; and a valid Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist (CTRS).
1 year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness in an acute inpatient setting, preferred.
Certification by state and/or national governing body in one of the following areas: art, recreation, or music therapy.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Verbal De-escalation and Handle with Care training upon hire and within 30 days of employment.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.
Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Manager.