Occupational Therapist / Recreation Therapist

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Torrance, CA

2d • $31 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation/Occupational therapist is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing recreational or occupational services to adolescent clients within the Rehabilitation Program. These services are provided through individualized and/or group activities to restore, establish and maintain optimum level of social, vocational and physical functioning which include social activities involving group participation, indoor and outdoor recreational activities and exercises. Develops, implements, and supervises the recreation/activities program that includes the following but is not limited to social activities, indoor and outdoor activities, exercise activities, opportunities for client involvement for planning and implementation of the recreation activities. Develop an individualized schedule of therapeutic groups with and for each client and assist them in determining and taking the steps necessary to achieve the treatment goals and self-directed recovery. Conduct a written rehabilitation assessment of new clients utilizing verbal, written, auditory and visual communication. Lead or co-lead therapeutic groups with treatment team staff. Document and report progress of client outcomes in therapeutic programs including group activities and individualized goal planning. Provide work direction to Rehab Aides, as needed. Notifies the treatment team of recommendations and plans for implementation regarding recreation/activities. Document and report progress of client outcomes in therapeutic programs including group activities and individualized goal planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work field
• Active California certification as a Certified Recreation Therapist or National Certification as a Certified Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered California Board of Occupational Therapist License required
• One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient or outpatient health care setting preferred (internship and/or practicum time may be substituted)

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and supervises the recreation/activities program that includes social activities, indoor and outdoor activities, exercise activities, and opportunities for client involvement in planning and implementation of recreation activities.
• Develops an individualized schedule of therapeutic groups with and for each client and assists them in determining and taking the steps necessary to achieve treatment goals and self-directed recovery.
• Conducts a written rehabilitation assessment of new clients utilizing verbal, written, auditory and visual communication.
• Leads or co-leads therapeutic groups with treatment team staff.
• Documents and reports progress of client outcomes in therapeutic programs including group activities and individualized goal planning.
• Provides work direction to Rehab Aides, as needed.
• Notifies the treatment team of recommendations and plans for implementation regarding recreation/activities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
• On-the-job training
• Access to paid CEU opportunities
• Career development programs
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
• Generous Time Off
• Vacation and holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level