Recreation Therapist

Ocean view psychiatric hospital•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreational Therapist functions under the Director of Social Services to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement therapeutic treatment programs and activities tailored to meet the needs and interests of each patient in the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational, therapeutic recreation, art, music, or drama therapy required.
Minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with acute behavioral health in an inpatient hospital setting (internship or practicum hours may be considered)
Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments.
Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English
Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Demonstrate understanding and be compliant with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for documentation and coordination of care
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and/or cloud-based communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Zoom)
Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population
Crisis prevention/intervention training (e.g., HWC, CPI, PMAB) or de-escalation certification
Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and culturally responsive practices
Leadership experience or demonstrated capacity to mentor others

Responsibilities

Implement rehabilitation activity groups for patients as needed.
Conduct activity groups and services of the Recreation Therapy Treatment Program, including assessments, group notes, 1:1 sessions, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
Maintain quality verbal reporting and written documentation of patient involvement and progress.
Coordinate treatment and unit activities with other programs and multidisciplinary staff.
Monitor safety and order in rehabilitation group rooms and unit areas.
Provide feedback on department and program policies and procedures.
Represent Recreation Therapy on facility committees and in interactions with patients’ families and support systems.
Document admissions, discharges, group participation, and complete screenings and treatment plan interventions within required timeframes.
Attend multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
Provide individual leisure counseling and discharge planning as needed.
Complete data collection for performance improvement activities.
Keep assigned areas clean, orderly, and safe.
Supervise and advise RT interns.
Work designated holidays as required.