Recreation Therapist - Senior Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Activity Therapist to join their award-winning team. This role involves conducting therapeutic recreation programs aimed at rehabilitating physically and mentally disabled patients. You'll direct engaging activities such as games, music, and sports, fostering an environment that promotes sociability and creative expression. Your expertise will help patients explore their potential, enhance morale, and manage the distress of illness. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Recreation Therapy or related field required.
• CTRS or RTR certification preferred with 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic recreation programs for rehabilitation.
• Direct patient participation in activities to enhance recovery.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Behavioral Healthcare

Creative Expression

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Certification as a Registered Therapeutic Recreator (RTR)

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

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Responsibilities

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports, or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, provide a means of creative expression, and facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale, and minimize distress of illness.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, or a related field.
2. Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreator (RTR) preferred.
3. Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative, or SNF setting preferred.