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Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Missouri seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to plan and implement activity services for an inpatient program. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team, define treatment goals, and provide ongoing patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.
Bachelor's or Master's in Recreation Therapy is required, with one year of related experience and a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification.
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Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.
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The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation Therapy.
Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure:.Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification required.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care. Completion of all daily job functions and compliance with all regulatory standards.
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