Recreational Therapist - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina•Granville County, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Regional Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC seeks a Recreational Therapist to provide group treatment activities and interventions for a diverse group of multiple ages and diagnosis of patients with varying cognitive and physical levels. Position will serve as an advisor to a treatment team for the psychosocial treatment program. Position will conduct assessments, write goals and objectives, plan and implement interventions to address patient needs, and complete timely documentation. Additional duties include involvement in departmental coverage, special events, committees, and coordination and supervision of Recreational Therapy students, interns, and volunteers.

Requirements

Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

Nice To Haves

Current certification as a CTRS by the NCTRC.
Knowledge in developing and implementing active treatment modalities (examples include leisure education, cognitive thought process, adaptive exercise, social skills, problem solving, copings skills, etc).
Experience with independent planning, organizing, and facilitating group and individual psychosocial interventions.

Responsibilities

Provide group treatment activities and interventions for a diverse group of multiple ages and diagnosis of patients with varying cognitive and physical levels.
Serve as an advisor to a treatment team for the psychosocial treatment program.
Conduct assessments, write goals and objectives, plan and implement interventions to address patient needs, and complete timely documentation.
Involvement in departmental coverage, special events, committees, and coordination and supervision of Recreational Therapy students, interns, and volunteers.