Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 (WAE)

State of Louisiana•Jackson, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Within the Rehabilitation Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA. The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana. ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Rehabilitation Department as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2!

Requirements

Four years of experience as a teacher, instructor, or counselor in a recreational program plus one year of experience in recreation therapy; OR A bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology plus one year of experience in recreation therapy; OR Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification plus one year of experience in recreation therapy.

Responsibilities

Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.
Instruct clients in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, concentration, and other activities.
Regulates content of program in accordance with patients or clients capabilities, needs, and interests.
Instruct clients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises, and individual and group sports.
Counsels and encourages clients to develop leisure activities.
Organizes and conducts special outings, such as ball games, sightseeing, or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources.
Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team reflecting client's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
May supervise and conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases.
May train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of therapeutic recreation.
May serve as a consultant to other state agencies, educational institutions, and community health programs.
May prepare and submit requisitions for needed supplies.
May be required to provide some diversionary recreation or creative arts activities and services from time to time or on a continuing basis, in addition to medically prescribed therapy activities.