Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Adolescent Behavioral Health

Carle Health•West Peoria, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides restorative, rehabilitative, and recreational services to patients in adolescent behavioral health (inpatient and partial hospitalization), rehabilitation unit, and skilled nursing unit. Consultative and PRN services are also provided to pediatrics.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Management, or Music Therapy.
Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC).
For staff hired after February 27, 2022, certification (CTRS, MT-BC, or ADC) must be obtained within 1 year of employment and be maintained annually.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI Training) required within 3 months if hired after August 1, 2019.
Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Advanced reading, writing, and oral skills.
Ability to utilize PC including basic elements of Windows environment, keyboarding, work with mouse, and perform basic computer tasks with instruction.

Nice To Haves

Upon Hire: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI Training)
Upon Hire: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
Upon Hire: Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities/hospitals
Upon Hire: Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial and ongoing assessments with patients and ensures documentation is timely, complete, legible, concise, and related to the identified needs of the patients.
Conducts thorough initial assessments within the timeframe indicated in department-specific policy.
Demonstrates awareness of appropriate assessment tools/techniques and their application.
Provides therapeutic services for patients, including individual or group activities that are individualized to patient needs and evidence-based.
Makes appropriate referrals for ancillary/supportive services.
Takes all necessary precautions and risk management steps to protect patients' safety at all times.
Assures that therapeutic activity therapy supplies are available to meet patient needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of developmental levels and age-appropriate activities.
Designs and implements community re-integration activities.
Uses CPI methods when dealing with agitated, aggressive patients.
Actively participates in the multidisciplinary team approach to care, including staff meetings.
Documents the plan of care on the care path.
Communicates timely and appropriately with other members of the treatment team regarding patients' progress.
Advocates for the needs of patients.
Uses informal opportunities to collaborate with other disciplines.
Uses creativity and knowledge of disease and recovery in planning care for patients.
Serves on interdisciplinary committees as requested by the Nurse Manager.
Participates in quality improvement activities, including identifying areas for improvement, data collection, and participating in the development and implementation of action plans.
Demonstrates initiative in the improvement of Therapeutic Activity Services (TAS) and in his/her professional growth.