Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS) – Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a forward-thinking and compassionate CERTIFIED RECREATION/ACTIVITY THERAPIST (CTRS) to join the Social Services Team. The Recreation Therapist will plan and implement activity services for the assigned program, working as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field, CTRS

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for assigned program as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
• Assist in managing activity therapy across milieu and document services in chart notes.

Skills

CTRS Certification

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a forward-thinking and compassionate CERTIFIED RECREATION/ACTIVITY THERAPIST (CTRS) to join the Social Services Team. The Recreation Therapist will plan and implement activity services for the assigned program, working as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field, CTRS