Behavioral Health Recreational Therapist

Baptist Healthcare System; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Baptist Health Richmond is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic activities for inpatients in the behavioral health unit. The role focuses on improving physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing through creative activities, individual and group sessions, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or Therapeutic Recreation (Master’s preferred), current credentials, and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or Therapeutic Recreation (Master’s Degree Preferred).
• Must maintain certification and credentials as appropriate.
• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year.
• Crisis intervention Certifications and de-escalation and annual trainings as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Creates individual and group recreational goals and activities for patients.
• Leads individual and group sessions through creative activities and techniques.
• Collaborates with treatment team and healthcare professionals as needed.
• Plans, organizes and oversees all recreational events and activities.
• Maintains appropriate treatment plans, progress notes and documentation.
• Educates patients on recreational resources in their community for discharge planning.
• Maintain ethical licensure and professionalism.
• Maintains accountability and responsibility for tasks.
• Acts as an advisor and resource to fellow staff members
• Maintains professionalism, participates in meetings, staffing and committees as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Clear communication

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor in Recreation Management or Therapeutic Recreation

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Summary

Job Title: Recreational Therapist

FULL TIME - DAYS

5, 8-hour shifts per week M-F from 8A-430P

Job Description

The Recreational Therapist provides recreational therapeutic activities to patients admitted to the inpatient unit at Baptist Health Richmond. The recreational therapist works with patients who are facing mental health, substance use disorders and dual diagnoses to set goals and improve activity of daily living. The recreational therapist assists patients in participating in activities aimed to improve physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health through creative techniques, practices and outlets. The recreational therapist engages with patients both individually and leads group settings. Participates in treatment team staffing and collaborates with treatment team as needed. The recreational therapist can provide activities to patients receiving hospital-based services throughout the behavioral health service line.

• Creates individual and group recreational goals and activities for patients.
• Leads individual and group sessions through creative activities and techniques.
• Collaborates with treatment team and healthcare professionals as needed.
• Plans, organizes and oversees all recreational events and activities.
• Maintains appropriate treatment plans, progress notes and documentation.
• Educates patients on recreational resources in their community for discharge planning.
• Maintain ethical licensure and professionalism.
• Maintains accountability and responsibility for tasks.
• Acts as an advisor and resource to fellow staff members
• Maintains professionalism, participates in meetings, staffing and committees as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor in Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation or related field. (Master's Degree Preferred).
• Must maintain certification and credentials as appropriate.
• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year
• Crisis intervention Certifications and de-escalation and annual trainings as assigned.
• Preferable to have experience working in mental health or acute healthcare setting. Knowledge of the various therapeutic activities, creative modalities, local events and community resources. The ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner with treatment team members including physician, NP, PA, RN, and others as necessary. The ability to navigate and document within the EMR.

Benefits

• Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)
• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.