Recreation Therapist - Inpatient Psychiatry Unit

Seattle Children's Hospital • Seattle, WA

13d

About The Position

The Recreation Therapist provides therapeutic recreation services to patients with complex conditions or injuries following physician referral. The therapist assesses, plans, develops, implements, and modifies services to improve functional abilities related to play and recreation, and to strengthen leisure and social skills needed for a safe return to home, school, and community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Registered Recreation Therapist through the Washington State Department of Health.
• BLS/First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning and directing exercise and activities for children and adolescents with various disabilities.
• Work experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience in hospital-based pediatric Therapeutic Recreation programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and modify therapeutic recreation services for patients referred by a physician.
• Provide services that improve functional abilities related to play and recreation.
• Help patients develop leisure and social skills needed for a safe return to home, school, and community.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits are available; see the company benefits website for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time