Recreational Therapist (BA)
About The Position
Valle Vista Health System has been providing behavioral health services to the South Indianapolis area for more than 40 years. Located in Greenwood, IN, our 132-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness and chemical dependency. Valle Vista offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities. Position Summary: The Recreation Skills Specialist 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. The Skills Specialist provides psychoeducational and activity groups to assigned patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, education, criminal justice or other social service or therapeutic discipline.
- CTRS certification (Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist).
- One (1) year related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric and/or substance use disorder patient care techniques.
- Proficiency utilizing office systems such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with group facilitation or education.
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementing activity services for assigned program
- Defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients
- Providing psychoeducational and activity groups to assigned patients
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
