Behavioral Health Recreation Therapist

Kingwood Pines Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital in the Houston area seeks a Recreation Therapist to plan and implement activity services for the psychiatric program, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to meet treatment goals.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least one year of psychiatric care experience, and CTRS licensure. CPR and Handle with Care training are required or may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic discipline.
• One year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques.
• CTRS certification or licensure is required.
• CPR Certification and Handle with Care training completed or to be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
• Define and implement treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

Kingwood Pines Hospital in the Houston area seeks a Recreation Therapist to plan and implement activity services for the psychiatric program, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to meet treatment goals.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least one year of psychiatric care experience, and CTRS licensure. CPR and Handle with Care training are required or may be obtained during new hire orientation.