Recreation Therapist- adolescents

Devereux • Malvern, PA

415d • $43,500 - $49,590 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Therapist position at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health focuses on using arts modalities and creative processes to promote wellness, recovery, and rehabilitation for adolescents in an acute care inpatient psychiatric setting. The role involves planning and implementing therapeutic groups to support treatment goals for children and adolescents facing mental health challenges.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or other related human services discipline preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses client's current level of functioning.
• Assigns individuals to appropriate group and activities based on treatment goals and level of cognitive functioning.
• Facilitates a minimum of 3 groups daily, accurately and timely recording progress in profiler.
• Maintains inventory for STAR mall, ensuring supplies and equipment are available as well as the schedule/calendar, including a 'specials' event calendar.
• Collaborates with other program supports to ensure activities are therapeutic and appropriate.

Benefits

• Specialized training opportunities in Evidenced Based Practices-DBT, CBT, PBIS
• Growth and Development across service lines
• Collaborative work with an integrated treatment team of direct care, psychiatry, medical & nursing
• Access to benefits and ASCEND Career Development Program
• Annual salary of $43,500-$49,590 (dependent upon experience)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree