Recreational Therapist

About This Role

Join an award-winning team at the Arizona State Veterans' Home in Tucson to provide high-quality therapeutic recreation services to veterans. This part-time role involves planning and implementing recreational programs, maintaining caseloads, and utilizing therapeutic techniques to support veteran well-being.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop therapeutic recreation programs
• Develop a monthly recreation calendar and maintain Activities/Recreational Therapy bulletin board
• Purchase items needed for planned programming
• Maintain a personal caseload of assigned Veterans/Members
• Conduct recreational therapy sessions with individuals and groups in accordance with established treatment plans and specific techniques
• Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative records regarding diagnosis, treatment and summary of Veteran/Member progress
• Complete all therapeutic recreation assessments, care plans, MDS, CAS modules and daily attendance/progress notes
• Attend care plan meetings to participate in discussions and problem-solving processes
• Transport Veterans/Members to and from community outings using State Vehicles

Requirements

• Knowledge of the therapeutic value of recreational activities
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of recreational therapy
• Knowledge of methods used to accomplish therapeutic goals through recreational programs
• Skill in applying recreational therapy techniques
• Demonstrating therapeutic recreation/activities
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to transport residents in State vehicle

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications