Part Time Activity Therapist

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital; New Castle (DE); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a qualified Recreation Therapist to plan and direct activity therapy as part of each patient's treatment plan. You will assess patient needs, design engaging therapeutic activities, and lead sessions aimed at improving mental and physical well-being while promoting social skills and independence.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, 3+ years in healthcare recreation, and CTRS or licensure; CPR and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three or more years' experience in recreation in a healthcare setting required.
• CTRS or certification/licensure in expressive therapy area and CPR de-escalation training required.
• First aid may be required per state/facility.

Responsabilidades

• Complete activity assessments from patient observations and interviews to develop treatment plans.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities to progress treatment goals.
• Lead and facilitate activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, art or relaxation techniques.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and help develop social skills for independence.

Conocimientos

Empathetic attitude

Patient safety focus

Professional demeanor

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient's treatment plan.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.

Other Functions

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• 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.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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