Recreational Therapist (CTRS) (PRN Weekends)
About The Position
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital is seeking an empathetic and dedicated Recreational Therapist (CTRS) to join their team. This PRN Weekend position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the mental well-being of individuals. The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for observing and applying sound judgment to patients' physical and mental conditions/needs, documenting and communicating changes in patient behavior and progress towards treatment plan goals, and providing assessments in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency. The role involves assisting patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning, planning and implementing activity therapy for assigned patient caseloads, modeling and teaching appropriate social, coping, and stress management techniques, and contributing to treatment plans with specific goals and interventions in therapeutic activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Art Therapy (B.C.A.T.), Recreational Therapy (C.T.R.S.), Dance Movement Therapy (D.M.T) is required or related educational equivalence.
- One (1) year of related experience.
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Observe and apply sound judgment to patients' physical and mental conditions/needs.
- Document and communicate changes in patient's appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
- Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
- Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
- Plan and implement activity therapy for assigned patient caseload within the facility.
- Model and teach patients appropriate social, coping, and stress management techniques.
- Contribute to treatment plans with specific goals and interventions in therapeutic activities.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
