PRN Recreational Therapist (CTRS) - Medstar Washington Hospital Center - Inpatient Psychiatry

Diamond Healthcare • Washington, DC

95d • $46

About The Position

Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services for MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is looking for a PRN Recreational Therapist (CTRS) for weekend coverage. This person will design and implement a variety of activity therapies focusing on individualized needs with the specific objective of fostering effective interactions, to enhance coping skills and cognitive functioning, reality orientation and prioritizing independence in caring for self. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, when necessary. Participates in agency-wide training programs and in-services. Assists with the adherence that the programming schedules are being conducted as required. Provides quality and timely clinical documentation, per Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies' requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency in interpersonal communication and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Experience and skill in providing leisure activities to patients with various types and presentations of psychiatric/behavioral health disorders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience.
• Flexibility to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active District of Columbia Recreation Therapy license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous adult behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a variety of activity therapies focusing on individualized needs.
• Foster effective interactions to enhance coping skills and cognitive functioning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning when necessary.
• Participate in agency-wide training programs and in-services.
• Assist with adherence to programming schedules.
• Provide quality and timely clinical documentation as per regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $46.62/Hourly Rate with Additional Weekend differential of $7.00/ Hour.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees