Certified Therapeutic Recreactional Specialist

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to evaluate, set goals, treat, and document patient progress in assigned care areas. The role may include responsibilities as a facility dog handler and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

The position emphasizes design and evaluation of individual and group interventions, ongoing professional development, and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master preferred or minimum B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• CTRS certification required within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Performs basic TR evaluations on assigned patients.
• Education: Attends mandatory department inservices.
• Self Development: Seeks opportunities to expand own knowledge of profession.
• Administration: Complies with Hospital and Department Policies and Procedures.
• Clinical Supervision: Delegates responsibilities to staff while maintaining clinical supervision.
• Human Relations Skills: Demonstrates respect for dignity of all patients and staff.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation Theory

Evaluation Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Therapeutic Recreation

B.S./Related Field

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsible for the evaluation, goal setting, treatment and documentation of patients in the assigned patient care areas. Design, implement, evaluate and document individual and group therapeutic interventions to obtain goals and objectives of patients. Performs other clinical and teaching duties as may be required. May assume the responsibilities of facility dog handler.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Clinical
  • 1.1Performs basic TR evaluations on assigned patients.
• 2.Education
  • 2.1Attends mandatory department inservices.
• 3.Self Development
  • 3.1Seeks opportunities to expand own knowledge of profession and related fields.
• 4.Administration
  • 4.1Complies with Hospital and Department Policies and Procedures.
• 5.Clinical Supervision
  • 5.1Appropriately delegates responsibilities to support staff and volunteers maintaining appropriate level of clinical supervision.
• 6.Human Relations Skills
  • 6.1Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsive, and courteous hospital environment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master preferred / Minimum of a B.S. from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program or related field as outlined by the National Therapeutic Recreation Standards. Must hold or currently pursuing CTRS certification from National Council Therapeutic Recreation certification. Certification is required within 3 months of employment.

EXPERIENCE

1 year in a psychiatric setting and/or 2 years in child development is strongly preferred.

LICENSURE

NCTRC

SPECIAL SKILLS

The individual should demonstrate knowledge in therapeutic recreation theory, evaluation, and treatment techniques for various special population groups. Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with others in a multidisciplinary team is essential. The individual should also be willing and able to assume increased responsibilities as required.