Certified Recreation Therapist - Elevate Patient Well-Being

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Glendale, CA seeks a Certified Recreation Therapist to design therapeutic recreation programs that improve patient well-being and quality of life. You will assess needs, plan treatments, and lead activities while documenting progress, collaborating with teams.

Requires strong knowledge of therapeutic recreation, creativity, and interpersonal skills; Bachelor's degree and CRZS designation, CPR certification, and 1 year in mental health in an acute hospital setting are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in Mental health in an acute hospital setting.
• Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes position responsibilities following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame.
• Completes work within an acceptable time frame, avoiding incidental overtime.
• Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and optimally use work time.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness in job tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of increased workload and high stress.
• Demonstrates good judgement in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
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Education

Bachelor's degree in Mental health

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Glendale, CA seeks a Certified Recreation Therapist to design therapeutic recreation programs that improve patient well-being and quality of life. You will assess needs, plan treatments, and lead activities while documenting progress, collaborating with teams.

Requires strong knowledge of therapeutic recreation, creativity, and interpersonal skills; Bachelor's degree and CRZS designation, CPR certification, and 1 year in mental health in an acute hospital setting are