Recreation Therapy Assistant Psychiatric

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

17h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Therapy Manager, the Recreation Therapy Assistant participates in recreation therapy intake assessments and documentation, develops and implements therapeutic groups, maintains weekly documentation, plans programs and special events, participates in department staff meetings, and coordinates agency-wide events. The position also coordinates special events for patients and staff, as well as organization-wide events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that provides the required specialized knowledge and abilities.
• Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience assisting with recreation activities for physically, mentally, or socially disabled patients in a psychiatric setting.
• BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association training center; must be obtained within three months of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years old, or at least 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 while providing services within the scope of practice.
• General knowledge of medical diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to be creative and flexible with groups.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Recreation Therapy Assistant or Behavioral Health Tech.

Responsibilities

• Participate in completing recreation therapy intake assessments and documentation.
• Develop and implement therapeutic groups.
• Maintain weekly documentation.
• Plan programs and special events.
• Participate in department staff meetings.
• Coordinate special events for patients and staff, as well as organization-wide events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time