Recreation Therapist - Inpatient Psychiatry Unit

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

18d • $36 - $54

About The Position

The Recreation Therapist provides therapeutic recreation services to patients with complex conditions or injuries, as referred by a physician. The role assesses, plans, develops, implements, and modifies therapeutic recreation services to improve functional abilities related to play and recreation, as well as leisure and social skills needed for a safe return to home, school, and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 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 referred patients.
• Provide services intended to improve functional abilities related to play and recreation.
• Support development of leisure and social skills necessary for a safe return to home, school, and the community.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits are available; details are provided on the employer’s benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time