Recreational Therapist

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

2d • $36 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with treatment team using therapeutic, recreational and leisure activities. Facilitates recreational therapy groups, and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy.
• Must be eligible for national certification or state certification.
• CTRS-Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist OR California Board of Recreation Therapy Certification (CBRTC)
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
• Working knowledge of DSM IV.
• Functional knowledge of the relationship between recreational and leisure functions, and a patient's psychological functioning and personality integration.
• Familiar with TJC (The Joint Commission), Federal and State regulations.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress.
• Ability to take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize the efficient use of time.
• Ability to work with all populations.
• Ability to work in setting that includes working with aged, mentally ill, disoriented and combative patients.
• Adapts well to changing work environment.
• Maintains professional and confidential attitudes.
• Demonstrates effective interviewing skills and behavior observation skills.
• Excellent program development skills and good interpersonal communication.
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple tasks required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, responsible parties and allied personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with acute psychiatric patients of all ages and levels of functioning, as a Recreation Therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with treatment team using therapeutic, recreational and leisure activities.
• Facilitates recreational therapy groups.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Must be able to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Management of Assaultive Behavior.

Benefits

• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level