Recreational Therapist - Cherry Hospital

Health & Human Services • Wayne, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Recreational Therapy Services for patients throughout the hospital. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments; planning and implementing Recreational Therapy programs and interventions; and assisting treatment teams in developing individualized treatment plans. This position monitors and documents the patient’s response, participation, performance, and progress towards goals identified in the comprehensive treatment plan. This position may also serve on a variety of hospital-wide committees and work groups; assist with the Recreational Therapy Clinical Internship Program; and provide exercise-based programs to adult and/or geriatric patients.

About the Facility: Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact on the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in planning and implementing recreational therapy interventions in 1:1 and group settings.
• Knowledge in developing and implementing active treatment modalities (examples include leisure education, cognitive thought process, exercise, social skills, problem solving, copings skills, etc.).
• Ability to accurately administer a variety of assessment tools, develop treatment plans, and evaluate patient progress.
• Ability to perform accurate and thorough record-keeping is required.
• Ability to instruct and guide student interns, subordinate staff members, and other professional personnel in recreation therapy methods and techniques.
• This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments
• Planning and implementing Recreational Therapy programs and interventions
• Assisting treatment teams in developing individualized treatment plans
• Monitoring and documenting the patient’s response, participation, performance, and progress towards goals identified in the comprehensive treatment plan
• Serving on a variety of hospital-wide committees and work groups
• Assisting with the Recreational Therapy Clinical Internship Program
• Providing exercise-based programs to adult and/or geriatric patients

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance
• excellent benefits package
• loan repayment opportunities
• employment stability
• rewarding professional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed