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$30/hr–$56/hr
Per diem
bachelor degree
Employee Assistance Program, 403B with a quarterly match, Paid Sick Time Off, Weekend Shift Differential
Posted 6d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Recreation Specialist facilitates daily group treatment activities for adult patients in an acute psychiatric unit. They are responsible for documenting patient care and assisting individuals in achieving psychiatric stabilization for community reintegration.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, or Social Work. One year of experience in a psychiatric setting and the ability to obtain Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration are required.
Full job description
Wellfound is hiring a per diem Recreation Specialist to join our inpatient team. This position is four 10 hours shifts per week.
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient adult psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.
At Wellfound, our approach to treatment emphasizes whole-person centered care that supports wellness and recovery. We respect and are inclusive of everyone’s unique values, strengths, and beliefs. We believe in a team approach to care which includes our amazing providers, nurses, mental health technicians and therapy team members.
Position information:
This position is responsible for providing routine, daily treatment activities in a fast-paced acute inpatient psychiatric unit. Incumbents in this position are responsible for working with a variety of adult patients with behavioral health disorders to assist in achieving psychiatric stabilization and return to the community. Incumbents should have knowledge of basic principles of psychiatric recovery, knowledge of effective group therapy modalities, ability to document patient care in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidance. Incumbent primary duties will include facilitating group treatment.
We offer competitive pay and benefits:
Hourly Union: $30.24-$56.07 depending on experience on the union scale
Weekend Shift Differential: $1.85
Employee Assistance Program up on hire
403B with a quarterly match
Paid Sick Time Off
What We Require: Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Health Studies, Recreation and Leisure Studies, or a closely related field.
License:
Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration within 90 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience:
One year’s experience in a psychiatric setting
Union Membership
As a condition of employment, you must join the SEIU Union within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing of the Union, unless you submit and are approved for a religious exemption.
120-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital in Tacoma, WA
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Tacoma, Washington
LinkedIn followers
1,349
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital, a joint venture between CHI Franciscan Health and MultiCare Health System, is a non-profit with the aim to provide safe, patient-centered, evidence based and trauma-informed care in collaboration with patients, families, and communities.
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