Recreational Therapist - Samaritan Hospital - Inpatient Behavioral Health
About The Position
If you are looking for a full time position in Social Services, this could be your opportunity. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places. Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development What you will do: The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, documentation, and reporting of all patients assigned. The Recreation Therapist develops and administers therapeutic groups that enhance the patients' physical, cognitive, social, psychological and emotional well being. · Provides recreation therapy services to mental health clients. Performs additional assignments for the department.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
- Active certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation required.
- Minimum of 18 months of acute care or inpatient hospital experience.
- Must be able to provide therapeutic interventions in all delivery arenas.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification.
Responsibilities
- Develops and administers therapeutic groups to serve the patient population.
- Administers patient evaluation and treatment employing recreation therapy procedures and interventions.
- Develops and implements treatment plan in collaboration with treatment team and patient.
- Schedules patients, maintains written and verbal communication regarding patient and departmental concerns.
- Submits accurate billing information.
- Participates in teaching, including annual in-service to peers.
- Participates as a clinical instructor for students.
- Acts as advanced clinician for the department precepting other staff and sharing clinical expertise with other department members.
- Completes a pre-approved interdisciplinary project for the department.
- Promotes and contributes to all sanitary and housekeeping policies which are designed to maintain the cleanliness and readiness of all clinic and general staff areas.
- Participates with department and unit quality improvement activities.
Benefits
- Generous tuition allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
