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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree, professional certificate
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Jul 26
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Plan and implement activity therapy programs and interventions to help patients achieve their treatment goals. Facilitate therapeutic sessions including sports, art, and music to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field and at least three years of healthcare recreation experience. Must hold a CTRS certification or a professional license in a specialty expressive therapy area.
Full job description
Overview
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
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At East Tennessee Behavioral Health, we will help you find the renewed sense of hope and well-being that you deserve.
We will provide comprehensive inpatient treatment for adults, senior adults, and adolescents of all genders who are struggling with mental health concerns such as anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We will also provide care for those who need crisis stabilization for symptoms related to certain substance use disorders.
With a focus on providing the best in evidence-based care, an experienced staff that will treat each patient with dignity and respect, and a state-of-the-art facility that will offer a welcoming atmosphere conducive to healing, East Tennessee Behavioral Health will help you address the struggles of your past and embrace the brighter future that is well within your reach.
At East Tennessee Behavioral Health, we will help you find the renewed sense of hope and well-being that you deserve.
We will provide comprehensive inpatient treatment for adults, senior adults, and adolescents of all genders who are struggling with mental health concerns such as anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We will also provide care for those who need crisis stabilization for symptoms related to certain substance use disorders.
With a focus on providing the best in evidence-based care, an experienced staff that will treat each patient with dignity and respect, and a state-of-the-art facility that will offer a welcoming atmosphere conducive to healing, East Tennessee Behavioral Health will help you address the struggles of your past and embrace the brighter future that is well within your reach.