Inpatient Activity Therapist (PRN) — Build Wellness

Harboroaks; Northglenn (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

West Pines Behavioral Hospital in Westminster, CO, is seeking a PRN Recreation Therapist to provide weekend coverage on a biweekly schedule, joining an inpatient behavioral health team.

The role involves designing and guiding therapeutic recreation activities, assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and promoting safety and quality of care. Requires Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation, CTRS certification, CPR, and related credentials.

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

• 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Group facilitation

Therapeutic recreation planning

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CTRS Certification

CPR Certification

De-escalation training

Job description

West Pines Behavioral Hospital in Westminster, CO, is seeking a PRN Recreation Therapist to provide weekend coverage on a biweekly schedule, joining an inpatient behavioral health team.

The role involves designing and guiding therapeutic recreation activities, assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and promoting safety and quality of care. Requires Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation, CTRS certification, CPR, and related credentials.