CTRS Therapist: Therapeutic Recreation for Wellness

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond seeks a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to provide assessment, individual and group therapy, and program planning within our psychiatric care program.

You will collaborate with physicians and the treatment team, document services, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards while tailoring activities to patient needs and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct therapeutic recreation therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of therapeutic recreation practice, aligned with Joint Commission and federal/state regulations.
• Plans and conducts individual and group therapy as assigned by physician's order.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documents within 72 hours of admission and compiles multidisciplinary assessments under physician supervision.
• Performs chart audits of the recreational activities provided to patients.
• Keeps active as a treatment team member, attending meetings and reporting patient progress toward goals.
• Documents services in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients and families in an age/disability/culturally sensitive manner and identifies safety and equipment needs.
• Conducts treatments and discharge planning with consideration for age, disability, and cultural needs, involving family when appropriate.
• Develops and provides bi-annual in-services for staff and community initiatives.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond seeks a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to provide assessment, individual and group therapy, and program planning within our psychiatric care program.

You will collaborate with physicians and the treatment team, document services, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards while tailoring activities to patient needs and discharge planning.