Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

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Key Position Details:

.5 FTE (40 hours every two weeks)

10-hour, day shifts

Every other weekend rotation

PT benefit eligible

• Lead groups with an activity focus (ex. Recreation, Health/Wellness Promotion, Symptom Management Skills, etc).
• Responsible for planning, implementing, documenting group and activity-based therapy for patients with acute, chronic and persistent mental illness and chemical dependency
• Ability to adapt and grade activities based on cognitive, behavioral, emotional needs of the patients
• Ability to adapt and change therapy plan based on patient needs
• Previous experience leading groups with patients with neurodevelopment disorders, ADHD, trauma history, autism, depression, and anxiety
• Work closely with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive and individualized plan of care
• Prior history working with acute, chronic and persistent mental illness in adults preferred
• Training or experience in trauma informed care practices and motivational interviewing is preferred
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving

Job Description:

Provides assessment and goal oriented treatment for rehabilitation and/or modification of specific physical, mental, emotional or social behaviors.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreation.
  • Plan, review and revise programs according to patient needs and professional trends in therapeutic recreation.
  • Develop and teach treatment programs to meet patient needs. Examples may include Tai Chi Chih, goal setting, community groups, aquatics etc.
  • Provide adequate supplies for patient treatment.
  • Maintain safety of patient and staff.
  • Clean and organize treatment space.
  • Document patient treatment goals and progress.
  • Provide leisure and community resources to patients.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary communication.
  • Collaborate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and goal setting.
  • Convey observations and changes to the team.
  • Participate in problem solving with regard to treatment planning.
  • Provide student education and evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational and Leisure studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
• 0 to 2 years in a clinical specialty area or completion of a student internship in comparable setting

Licenses/Certifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard training if position supports aquatic programs required
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently