Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 22, 2024

Department:

38024265 Unity Substance Abuse Outpatient

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Provides assessment and goal oriented treatment for rehabilitation and/or modification of specific physical, mental, emotional or social behaviors.

Position supports both in-patient and out-patient addiction patients through group sessions.

Key Position Details:

• Main schedule during the week with some occasional weekend work

• 8-Hour Shifts

• Benefit Eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreation.

• Plan, review and revise programs according to patient needs and professional trends in therapeutic recreation.

• Develop and teach treatment programs to meet patient needs. Examples may include Tai Chi Chih, goal setting, community groups, aquatics etc.

• Provide adequate supplies for patient treatment.

• Maintain safety of patient and staff.

• Clean and organize treatment space.

• Document patient treatment goals and progress.

• Provide leisure and community resources to patients.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary communication.

• Collaborate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and goal setting.

• Convey observations and changes to the team.

• Participate in problem solving with regard to treatment planning.

• Provide student education and evaluation.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational and Leisure studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation required

• 0 to 2 years in a clinical specialty area or completion of a student internship in comparable setting required

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification required

• American Red Cross Lifeguard training if position supports aquatic programs required

Physical Demands

Light Work:

Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently