Recreational Therapist

UHS•Champaign, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System is seeking a talented and dynamic Recreational Therapist to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals! The Pavilion Behavioral Health System includes a 110 bed inpatient hospital, a residential treatment center for youth and a residential addictions treatment program. Outpatient services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services, as well as The Pavilion Foundation School, a private day school serving students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. The Pavilion is located in Champaign, IL, within minutes of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. Position Summary: The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Therapuetic Recreation, Art/Music Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or other related field.
2 years of experience working with clients with psychological needs.

Nice To Haves

CTRS licensure/activity therapy licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops appropriate, goal-oriented recreation leisure treatment plans to meet the specific needs of individuals receiving service.
Provides education, counseling and instruction in leisure skill development in group, family, and individual settings.
Plans, organizes and leads a variety of recreation activities.
Implements appropriate recreation and leisure assessments to obtain information regarding appropriate patient treatment plans and goals.
Provide clinical input in all resident staffing regarding treatment progress and recommendations of care.
Assist the director of residential services with admission of new residents to the program.
Acts as the primary facility group trainer for new and existing employees during new hire orientation. Assesses competence in group facilitation of employees upon completion of training.
Assist with after-care contacts and in-person visits as directed by the RTC Director.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.