Certified Recreation Therapist — Behavioral Health Therapy

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Recreation/Activity Therapist (CTRS) to join the Social Services Team. The role involves planning and executing activity services, defining treatment goals, and providing ongoing patient care and role modeling within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy and CTRS licensure, with CPR and Handle with Care training. Previous psychiatric patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
• One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification or licensure as CTRS is required.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for assigned program, defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
• Collaborate with the Social Services Team to support patient engagement and recovery.
• Maintain accurate documentation of interventions and progress notes within the treatment plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Empathy in patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy

CTRS certification/licensure

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Recreation/Activity Therapist (CTRS) to join the Social Services Team. The role involves planning and executing activity services, defining treatment goals, and providing ongoing patient care and role modeling within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy and CTRS licensure, with CPR and Handle with Care training. Previous psychiatric patient care experience is preferred.