Inpatient Behavioral Health Recreational Therapist

Baptist Healthcare System; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Baptist Health Richmond is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic activities for inpatients in the behavioral health unit. The role focuses on improving physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing through creative activities, individual and group sessions, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or Therapeutic Recreation (Master’s preferred), current credentials, and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or Therapeutic Recreation (Master’s Degree Preferred).
• Must maintain certification and credentials as appropriate.
• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year.
• Crisis intervention Certifications and de-escalation and annual trainings as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Creates individual and group recreational goals and activities for patients.
• Leads individual and group sessions through creative activities and techniques.
• Collaborates with treatment team and healthcare professionals as needed.
• Plans, organizes and oversees all recreational events and activities.
• Maintains appropriate treatment plans, progress notes and documentation.
• Educates patients on recreational resources in their community for discharge planning.
• Maintain ethical licensure and professionalism.
• Maintains accountability and responsibility for tasks.
• Acts as an advisor and resource to fellow staff members
• Maintains professionalism, participates in meetings, staffing and committees as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Clear communication

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor in Recreation Management or Therapeutic Recreation

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Baptist Health Richmond is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic activities for inpatients in the behavioral health unit. The role focuses on improving physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing through creative activities, individual and group sessions, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or Therapeutic Recreation (Master’s preferred), current credentials, and at least 1 year of experience.