Inpatient Recreation Therapist – Behavioral Health

Ocean view psychiatric hospital; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Team-oriented work environment

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ocean view psychiatric hospital in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Recreational Therapist to plan, develop, and implement therapeutic activities under the Director of Social Services.

Responsibilities include leading activity groups, assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff. Requires a Bachelor’s in recreation therapy and 2 years of acute behavioral health experience; CPR/BLS/First Aid within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational, therapeutic recreation, art, music, or drama therapy required.
• Two years of direct service experience in acute behavioral health in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Implement rehabilitation activity groups for patients.
• Conduct activity groups and services of the Recreation Therapy Treatment Program, including assessments, group notes, 1:1 sessions, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Monitor patients’ safety during hygiene and activity groups.
• Maintain quality verbal reporting and written documentation of patient involvement and progress.
• Coordinate treatment and unit activities with other programs and multidisciplinary staff.
• Monitor safety and order in rehabilitation group rooms and unit areas.
• Provide feedback on department and program policies and procedures.
• Represent Recreation Therapy on facility committees and in interactions with patients’ families and support systems.
• Document admissions, discharges, group participation, and complete screenings and treatment plan interventions within required timeframes.
• Attend multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Provide individual leisure counseling and discharge planning as needed.
• Complete data collection for performance improvement activities.
• Keep assigned areas clean, orderly, and safe.
• Supervise and advise RT interns and assistants.
• Work designated holidays as required.
• Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients’ Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation

Bachelor's degree in leisure studies with rehab focus

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Slack/Zoom cloud platforms

Job description

Ocean view psychiatric hospital in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Recreational Therapist to plan, develop, and implement therapeutic activities under the Director of Social Services.

Responsibilities include leading activity groups, assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff. Requires a Bachelor’s in recreation therapy and 2 years of acute behavioral health experience; CPR/BLS/First Aid within 90 days.