Recreation Therapist - Behavioral Health/Bloomington

Indiana University Health System • Bloomington, MN

3d

About The Position

This is a full-time position with Behavioral Health in Bloomington. Provides therapeutic, recreational and leisure services to patients/clients, including development of individual treatment plans. Provides consultation to physicians and others regarding appropriateness of referral to recreational therapy. Documents patient/ client programs and progress, educates the patient/ client and others regarding recreational therapy programs. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient/ client care, education and department operations. Acts as a resource or mentor and provides functional guidance to the team. Coordinates staff/patient scheduling, orientation and training. Ensures proper clinical documentation and monitors workload to ensure staff utilization.

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA
• Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Recreation Therapy Standards of Care

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic, recreational and leisure services to patients/clients, including development of individual treatment plans.
• Provides consultation to physicians and others regarding appropriateness of referral to recreational therapy.
• Documents patient/ client programs and progress
• Educates the patient/ client and others regarding recreational therapy programs.
• Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient/ client care, education and department operations.
• Acts as a resource or mentor and provides functional guidance to the team.
• Coordinates staff/patient scheduling, orientation and training.
• Ensures proper clinical documentation and monitors workload to ensure staff utilization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees