Recreational Therapist Cert
About The Position
Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care and facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community.Education: ▪ Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Leisure Studies with emphasis on recreational therapy or Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) Experience: ▪ Previous experience in mental health or age specific population preferred Skills: ▪ Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations ▪ Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making ▪ Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment ▪ Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility ▪ Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects ▪ Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs ▪ Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures. ▪ Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. ▪ Appropriate assessment skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Leisure Studies with emphasis on recreational therapy or Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)
- Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations
- Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility
- Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects
- Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs
- Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.
- Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Appropriate assessment skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in mental health or age specific population preferred
- Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)
Responsibilities
- Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care
- Facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community
Benefits
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Job Type
Full-time
