Recreational Therapist
About The Position
The Recreational Therapist develops and implements specialized recreational therapy programs aimed at enhancing social interaction, leisure time utilization, and reentry preparation for individuals in correctional or youth facilities. Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care for patients, working alongside primary clinicians, correctional counselors, and custody personnel. Assess the recreational therapy needs of individuals, focusing on daily activities, communication skills, physical exercise, and coping mechanisms. The Recreational Therapist formulates individualized treatment plans based on assessment outcomes and therapeutic objectives. Organize and lead recreational activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, music, dance, and outdoor adventures. Modify activities to suit patients with diverse abilities, disabilities, and cognitive levels. Monitor and document patients' progress, behaviors, and responses to treatment interventions accurately. Offer guidance, support, and motivation to encourage patients' active participation in therapeutic activities. Educate patients and their families on the benefits of recreational therapy and provide guidance on continuing therapeutic activities beyond scheduled sessions. The Recreational Therapist stays updated on current trends, research, and best practices in recreational therapy and related fields.
Requirements
- Minimum of twelve (12) to thirty-six (36) months of therapist experience. Internship experience does not count.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Proficient in both oral and written English to effectively communicate.
- Full, unrestricted license to practice in the state of California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements specialized recreational therapy programs aimed at enhancing social interaction, leisure time utilization, and reentry preparation for individuals in correctional or youth facilities.
- Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care for patients, working alongside primary clinicians, correctional counselors, and custody personnel.
- Assesses the recreational therapy needs of individuals, focusing on daily activities, communication skills, physical exercise, and coping mechanisms.
- Formulates individualized treatment plans based on assessment outcomes and therapeutic objectives.
- Organizes and leads recreational activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, music, dance, and outdoor adventures.
- Modifies activities to suit patients with diverse abilities, disabilities, and cognitive levels.
- Monitors and documents patients' progress, behaviors, and responses to treatment interventions accurately.
- Offers guidance, support, and motivation to encourage patients' active participation in therapeutic activities.
- Educates patients and their families on the benefits of recreational therapy and provides guidance on continuing therapeutic activities beyond scheduled sessions.
- Stays updated on current trends, research, and best practices in recreational therapy and related fields.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
