Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Senior

Allina Health System•Fridley, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This is a Casual (0.0 FTE) position with Day/evening shifts and occasional weekends. It is a PRN position that floats between United, Unity, and Abbott Hospitals. The role involves leading groups with both an education and activity focus (e.g., Recreation, Health/Wellness Promotion, Symptom Management Skills). Responsible for planning, implementing, and documenting group and activity-based therapy for patients with acute, chronic, and persistent mental illness and chemical dependency. Requires the ability to adapt and grade activities based on the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs of patients, and to adapt therapy plans based on patient needs. Previous experience leading groups with patients with neurodevelopment disorders, ADHD, trauma history, autism, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions is needed. Work closely with patients and the interdisciplinary team to individualize the plan of care. Prior history working with acute, chronic, and persistent mental illness in adults is preferred. Training or experience in trauma-informed care practices and motivational interviewing is preferred. Demonstrated skills in organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Recreational and Leisure studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
2 to 5 years of experience in the field of Therapeutic Recreation and adaptive aquatics
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification required upon hire

Nice To Haves

Prior history working with acute, chronic, and persistent mental illness in adults
Training or experience in trauma informed care practices
Training or experience in motivational interviewing

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic recreation.
Plans, reviews and revises programs according to patient needs and professional trends in therapeutic recreation.
Provides proper aquatic therapy instruction and adaptive swimming instruction.
Maintains safety of patient and staff.
Cleans and organizes treatment space.
Keeps equipment in working order.
Documents patient treatment goals and progress.
Ensures the pool and programs are operating at a organized and efficient manner.
Opens and closes facility and keeps pool area secured.
Coordinates interdisciplinary communication.
Collaborates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and goal setting.
Conveys observations and changes to the team.
Participates in problem solving with regard to treatment planning.
Provides student education and evaluation.
Other duties as assigned.