Intern - Recreational Therapist

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services•Grand Rapids, MI

16d

About The Position

As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Recreational Therapist Intern utilizes clinical skills associated with current training in area of expertise, the expressive arts therapies, recreation therapies, and psycho-educational interventions to plan, organize and implement a program of ancillary services. Assesses patients' capabilities, needs, interests and goals to design an individualized treatment program consistent with the interdisciplinary team's goals. The Recreational Therapist intern must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization.

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program for Therapeutic Recreation, or similar degree, which leads to ability to sit for the NCTRC Certification Exam.
Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise associated with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychoeducational interventions, expressive arts, and recreation therapies to plan, organize and implement a program of ancillary services.
On the job training or formal education in the application of therapy/counseling principles and practices for patients with various psychiatric/medical conditions.

Nice To Haves

Exposure of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience is helpful to plan and implement therapeutic, interactive education sessions and interventions, though not required.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient care needs, develops/implements a treatment plan in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and continually reassesses treatment plan according to patient care needs.
Plans and participates in milieu programming: teaching, skill building, and therapy groups.
Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients.
Provides input to the interdisciplinary treatment plan while functioning as a team member.
Responsible for monitoring and reporting to manager and unit leaders any potential risk to patient safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
Utilizes processes to conserve financial resources.
Responsible for documenting and reporting all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
Creates a patient friendly environment by following quality improvement standards and maintaining professionalism.
Is responsible to actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention. This may include monitoring, assessment, verbal de-escalation, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
Works in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
Serves on committees as needed.
Promotes positive communication amongst all members of the treatment team.
Collaborates in follow up with disciplinary action.
May conduct individualized assessments with patients, within Recreational Therapy scope of practice, per doctor’s order.
Collaborate with AT Clinical Services Manager and Recreational Therapy Leads regarding internships and other departmental activities.
Responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization, presenting a professional image that is projected in appearance, attitudes and behaviors, time management and communication skills. Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical support to patients.
Responsible to uphold the healing ministry of Christ through relationships that honor integrity, stewardship, empowerment, professional excellence, and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in the required programmatic training.
Continuous exposure to potentially adverse physical environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.