Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist ( CTRS ) - FT Days

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D

Disability benefits

401(k) with company match

EAP and Employee Discount Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee invites applications for an Expressive Therapist specializing in Recreation, Music, or Art Therapy within a 94-bed facility.

The role features plan-driven activity therapy, patient-centered assessments, and hands-on sessions to support treatment goals, including leisure skills and social development. Requires relevant degree and healthcare recreation experience.

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 required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or equivalent certification/licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of the patient’s treatment plan.
• Complete activity assessments through observation and interviews to tailor plans.
• Direct and implement activities to progress treatment goals.
• Lead and facilitate sessions including leisure skills, education, and awareness.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions aligned with patient needs and interests.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills to become independent and adapt activities for groups.
• Maintain a professional, empathetic attitude and address patient concerns.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Join our team as an Expressive Therapist located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This includes Recreation, Music, or Art Therapy. Our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

Required Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm EST

Erlanger Hospital offers an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members. Current offerings encompass:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement

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.

AHPILOT

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.

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