Recreation Therapy Aide - Behavioral Health - Weekends

UHS•Savannah, GA

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment. Website: coastalharbor.com The Recreation Therapy Aide assists with direct client care by planning, organizing, and leading recreation programs under the supervision of Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. The Recreation Therapy Aide will assist in assessing client leisure needs and developing behavioral treatment plans, goals, and interventions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
At least one year experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders with children, adolescents, and/or adults

Nice To Haves

Experience in inpatient setting preferred

Responsibilities

Establish, initiate, organize, and conduct the recreation therapy treatment program including leisure education, aerobics, creative expression, outdoor education, community reintegration, and special events such as birthdays, holidays, and graduation parties; develop a weekly schedule of planned client activities
Work with administrative and other professional personnel such as those engaged in medicine, social work, nursing, psychology, and therapy to ensure that recreation is well-balanced, coordinated, and integrated with special services
Attend and participate in treatment team meetings and selected therapeutic groups when program schedule permits; establish relationships with all community agencies providing recreation therapy services