Recreation Therapist (CTRS)

UHS•Kirkland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking a certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist for their Outpatient department, working with both Adults and Adolescents. The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will ensure the program is appropriate to the needs and interest of patients and is directed toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning. The Recreation Therapist will actively participate in treatment planning and implementing activity services for the inpatient population, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services. Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. They strive to meet and respond to the needs of their community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within their region. They have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within their communities. This drives their passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy / Leisure Studies.
Two (2) years of related experience.
Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Current Washington State CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) registration required. (or eligible to sit for certification)
Must obtain CPR, Handle with Care, Verbal De-Escalation, and first aid Certification. (training included in orientation)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness

Responsibilities

Ensure the program is appropriate to the needs and interest of patients and is directed toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning.
Actively participate in treatment planning and implementing activity services for the inpatient population.
Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.