Recreation Therapist

Novant Health; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Novant Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Recreation Therapist to plan, direct and provide assessments and therapeutic recreational activities in line with NC board requirements and physician orders.

You'll conduct assessments, deliver group and individual sessions, manage a caseload, maintain records, and collaborate with the care team to support patients across ages and backgrounds at Presbyterian Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from NRPA/AALR-accredited program.
• National Certification (CTRS) and NC licensure required by date.
• One year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for new patients.
• Provide clinical services to a wide range of ages, cultures and backgrounds.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records.
• Take patients to the gym groups.
• Conduct recreational therapy groups and therapeutic recreational activities to patients per orders.
• Daily check in with patients on each unit.
• Assist with MILIEU management.
• Maintain a caseload and responsible for documentation regarding caseload patients.
• Directing and provision of assessment and of psycho-educational groups.
• Able to participate in process improvements, team meetings, and/or dept specific committee meetings.

Skills

Assessments

Group facilitation

Psycho-educational groups

Caseload management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree NRPA/AALR accredited

CTRS certification

NC Licensure (LRT)

New graduate eligibility

Job description

What We Offer

Recreation Therapist

The Recreation Therapist is responsible and accountable for the planning, directing and the provision of assessments and of psycho-educational groups and therapeutic recreational activities to patients in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Therapeutic Recreation, physician’s orders, and Novant Health –SP.

Schedule: PT, 24hrs weekly with benefits, Sat/Sun 7:00am-7:00pm

Location: Charlotte, NC Presbyterian Medical Center

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

What You'll Do

• Conduct assessments for new patients
• Provide clinical services to a wide range of ages, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Keep accurate and appropriate record
• Take patients to the gym groups
• Conduct recreational therapy groups and therapeutic recreational activities to patients in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Therapeutic Recreation and physician’s orders
• Daily check in with patients on each unit
• Assist with MILIEU management
• Maintain a caseload and responsible for documentation regarding caseload patients
• Directing and provision of assessment and of psycho-educational groups
• Able to participate in process improvements, team meetings, and/or dept specific committee meetings

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate of National Recreation and Parks Association / American Association of Leisure and Recreation (NRPA/AALR) accredited college or university with a Bachelor degree. New graduates after January 1, 2007 must hold National Certification (CTRS) and North Carolina State Licensure (LRT). Current practitioners must have the ability to obtain National Certification (CTRS) and North Carolina State Licensure (LRT) by January 1, 2008.
• Experience: One year clinical experience in Behavioral Health, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Conduct assessments. Maintain a caseload and responsible for documentation regarding caseload patients. Provide clinical services to a wide range of ages, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Keep accurate and appropriate record. Perform well in a work environment dependent upon mutual support, a high degree of independence, and a strong team concept. Skill at presenting to groups, facilitating group interaction and providing one to one sessions as needed.
• Additional Skills (preferred): One year experience of mental health/substance abuse background with a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and therapeutic interventions with the mental health/substance abuse population.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.