Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

CenterPointe Hospital; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Opportunity

Collaborative Clinical Team

Meaningful Patient Impact

Supportive Behavioral Health

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital is seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to lead activity therapy within a behavioral health unit. Plan, direct, and implement therapy programs that align with patient treatment goals and safety protocols.

The CTRS will assess patient needs, design engaging leisure activities, and guide sessions to improve mental and physical well-being, fostering independence and social skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.
• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to develop treatment plans.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the program to support treatment goals.
• Lead therapy sessions across arts, sports, music, dance, and relaxation techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions tailored to patient needs and interests.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and community outings.

Skills

Three years experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hourly : $21-$26 per hour

Ready to use your creativity to make a real impact?

Join the behavioral health team at CenterPointe Hospital and help patients heal, grow, and thrive through the power of art therapy.

• Full-Time Opportunity
• Collaborative Clinical Team
• Meaningful Patient Impact
• Supportive Behavioral Health Environment

We're looking for a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)who is passionate about helping others and creating engaging therapeutic experiences for patients.

Make a difference every day while doing the work you love.

Purpose Statement

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Essential Functions

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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