Adjunctive Therapist-Days

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke, Virginia, Seattle (VA, MN, WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health system is seeking a dedicated Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic services and support to psychiatric patients. In this role, you'll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and facilitate engaging group activities. Your expertise in therapeutic interventions will help improve patient outcomes and foster a supportive environment. Join a mission-driven organization that values collaboration and continuous learning, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience preferred.
• Certified Recreational Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic services including group therapy.
• Documents patient interactions in medical records.
• Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Therapeutic Recreation Assessment

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Provides therapeutic services, including adjunctive therapy modalities and group therapy to all levels of care. These can include music, horticulture, recreation therapies as well as educational groups such as stress management. Therapist also serves as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient's status.

• Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic interventions suited for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric patients.
• Organizes, implements and supervises groups and activities utilizing a variety of therapy skills suited for psychiatric patients.
• Works as a member of the treatment team towards the implementation and completion of the patient's treatment plan.
• Documents interactions with patients in the medical record including completion of the Therapeutic Recreation Assessment, progress notes and treatment plans.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the Clinical Programs Department and treatment team, provides coverage and arranges coverage when needed.
• Participates in departmental and system wide in-service educational opportunities and completes the required yearly system education requirement. Independently participates in continuing education to maintain the appropriate professional credential.

What We Require:

Education:Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:One year of related experience preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Certified Recreational Therapist preferred, but can also acceptBoard Certified Music Therapist or Art Therapist

Other Minimum Qualifications:Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 150744
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab Building
Shift: Day
Shift Details: Some weekends
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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