Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Overview

CenterPointe Hospital is hiring a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for the Activities Team!

CenterPointe Hospital is a premier provider of behavioral healthcare services that are delivered with compassion for patients and their families; respect for employees, physicians, and other healthcare professionals; accountability for clinical and ethical performance; and responsibility to the communities we serve.

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will be planning and implementing an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.

Our Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will also instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.

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.

• Plan and facilitate education and activities related to substance use disorder by using leisure as an alternative to substance use.

• 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, or other modalities 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 about coping skills and 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

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy graduates who are now certified/licensed in their area of study, or who are eligible and in the process of obtaining national certification; OR an Occupational Therapy Assistant; OR clinical professionals who are graduates of social work or counseling and working towards their national certification; OR RELATED FIELDS are encourage to apply.

• 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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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