Certified Recreational Therapist — Expressive Arts Leader

Medical City Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

Medical City Green Oaks Hospital in Dallas seeks a Certified Recreational Therapist to join the Activity Therapy team. You will provide expressive therapy to patients within a multidisciplinary setting, promoting self-expression through art, dance, poetry, writing, drama or music.

Responsibilities include assessments, group and individual sessions, timely documentation, and active participation in team meetings and supervision. CTRS and a relevant bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or Recreation Therapy – REQUIRED
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - REQUIRED
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Complete activity therapy assessments.
• Provide group and individual expressive therapy sessions appropriate to client needs.
• Display professionalism in dealing with customers, staff and clinicians.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in monthly activity therapy staff meetings.
• Attend and participate in weekly clinical supervision.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team in meeting treatment goals.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Job description

Medical City Green Oaks Hospital in Dallas seeks a Certified Recreational Therapist to join the Activity Therapy team. You will provide expressive therapy to patients within a multidisciplinary setting, promoting self-expression through art, dance, poetry, writing, drama or music.

Responsibilities include assessments, group and individual sessions, timely documentation, and active participation in team meetings and supervision. CTRS and a relevant bachelor's degree are required.