Recreational Therapist - Flower Hospital - Psychiatric Unit
About The Position
As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, you will assess patient needs, skills and interests and develop Activity Therapy treatment goals. You will conduct, design, implement and adjust individualized and group programs to increase functional levels. You will assess daily patient functioning, leisure and recreational needs and complete weekly treatment notes and update treatment plans. You will provide regular reports on patient progress, change in goals and any adjustments in behavior. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., B.Ed.)
- Interpersonal and verbal/ written communication skills necessary to work productively with patients, families, physicians, and a variety of personnel.
- Critical thinking skills in order to collaborate in the provision and documentation of patient interactions and under stressful situations.
- Able to operate machinery.
- Able to input and retrieve information from computer.
- Three to five years’ experience in a comprehensive inpatient Psychiatric Unit (or comparable work experience).
- CPR-BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Individual, family and group therapy training and experience.
- CTRS or "Expressive therapist" meaning an individual who provides treatment intervention through the use of such activities as art, music, dance; who is certified or registered by the national expressive therapist association, certification board for music therapists, American arts therapy association, American dance therapy association, or is licensed, certified or registered by another recognized state or national body to practice expressive therapy.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs, skills and interests and develop Activity Therapy treatment goals.
- Conduct, design, implement and adjust individualized and group programs to increase functional levels.
- Assess daily patient functioning, leisure and recreational needs.
- Complete weekly treatment notes and update treatment plans.
- Provide regular reports on patient progress, change in goals and any adjustments in behavior.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
