Recreation Specialist Per diem

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital•Tacoma, WA

2h•$30 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Wellfound is hiring a per diem Recreation Specialist to join our inpatient team. This position is four 10 hours shifts per week. Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient adult psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients. At Wellfound, our approach to treatment emphasizes whole-person centered care that supports wellness and recovery. We respect and are inclusive of everyone’s unique values, strengths, and beliefs. We believe in a team approach to care which includes our amazing providers, nurses, mental health technicians and therapy team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Health Studies, Recreation and Leisure Studies, or a closely related field.
Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration within 90 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
One year’s experience in a psychiatric setting
Must join the SEIU Union within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing of the Union, unless you submit and are approved for a religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic principles of psychiatric recovery
Knowledge of effective group therapy modalities
Ability to document patient care in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidance.

Responsibilities

Providing routine, daily treatment activities in a fast-paced acute inpatient psychiatric unit.
Working with a variety of adult patients with behavioral health disorders to assist in achieving psychiatric stabilization and return to the community.
Facilitating group treatment.