Therapeutic Recreation Special

About This Role

Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment for patients with serious psychiatric illnesses, primarily on weekends and weekdays, on the Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. This role involves planning and carrying out specific assessments and treatment interventions both individually and in group settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary weekend coverage as well as weekdays on the Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations based on specific clinical pathways
• Provide group and 1:1 treatment intervention for patients based on assessed level of functioning
• Communicate patient's symptoms and progress to team members
• Provide patient, family and team members with discharge recommendations
• Provide indicated treatments based on clinical rationale
• Process patient orders and document patient sessions using electronic charting system
• Plan and carry out specific assessments and treatment interventions in an individual and group setting
• Provide education and in-service training regarding Activity Therapy to patient, families, staff and others
• Consult with other members of the multidisciplinary team to appropriately address identified patient needs
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Plan and implement additional Activity Therapy sessions, i.e., special events, patient/family workshops

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of an internship in therapeutic recreation
• Certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Minimum of five years' experience working in an adult inpatient psychiatric setting
• Experience in facilitation of individual and group psychotherapy/psychoeducational sessions
• Experience in Motivational Interviewing Techniques
• Experience in facilitation of Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Interventions

Benefits

Certifications