Lead Rec Therapist, Full-Time, Days Shift (8 hours)

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC. • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, Behavioral Health, the Lead Recreational Therapist participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team and contributes to the treatment team plan based on the patient's goals and interventions. Plans and implements a program of Psychiatric Recreation Therapy activities to meet goals and interventions for each patient. This includes, but is not limited to, groups and one on one sessions as indicated. Responsible for assisting patients in reducing their anxiety, depression and stress and to gain basic motor functioning and deductive abilities. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of Activity Therapy supplies, equipment and group rooms and reports concerns if needed. Responsible for Activity Aide staff scheduling and unit assignments.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in acute Behavioral Health unit
• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music, Art, Dance or any related field
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Current BCLS upon hire
• MAB/CPI required within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Contribute to the treatment team plan based on patient goals and interventions.
• Plan and implement a program of Psychiatric Recreation Therapy activities.
• Conduct group and one-on-one sessions as indicated.
• Assist patients in reducing anxiety, depression, and stress.
• Help patients gain basic motor functioning and deductive abilities.
• Maintain and upkeep Activity Therapy supplies, equipment, and group rooms.
• Report concerns regarding supplies and equipment.
• Schedule Activity Aide staff and assign unit tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees