Recreational Therapist (Temporary - Pitt)

State of North Carolina • Pitt, WA

13d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position located at 2577 W 5th Street, Greenville - Pitt County, with the Department of Health & Human Services. The Recreational Therapist position will plan, implement and evaluate quality recreation therapy (RT) treatment programs for adults with co-occurring diagnoses based on an individual assessment of needs, interest, abilities and referrals from the physician. The Recreational Therapist is responsible for providing non-medical diagnostic services and rehabilitative treatment for each patient referred with appropriate documentation of patient progress and participation in RT groups. The Recreational Therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, acting as the RT representative to the assigned unit. This position develops individualized treatment plans and implements interventions to improve life skills, enhancing quality of life and function of referred patients.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate quality recreation therapy (RT) treatment programs for adults with co-occurring diagnoses based on an individual assessment of needs, interest, abilities and referrals from the physician.
• Provide non-medical diagnostic services and rehabilitative treatment for each patient referred with appropriate documentation of patient progress and participation in RT groups.
• Act as the RT representative to the assigned unit as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and implement interventions to improve life skills, enhancing quality of life and function of referred patients.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may be available for temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed