Recreation Therapist

archcarecareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchCare Careers in New York seeks a Recreation Therapist to oversee assessment, planning, and documentation of Therapeutic Recreation activities in a facility. You will tailor plans to residents' leisure interests and implement engaging TR programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating outings, supervising volunteers, and maintaining accurate records while collaborating with care teams to meet care plan goals.

Qualifications

• CTRS or LCAT certification or eligibility to sit for CTRS/LCAT exam.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' leisure function and interests to inform care plans.
• Develop and document Therapeutic Recreation care plans.
• Plan and implement TR programming to meet goals specified in the care plan.
• Facilitate community outings and special TR events.
• Coordinate transport to TR programs and supervise volunteers.
• Maintain attendance, records, and TR program statistics.
• Participate in meetings and quality assurance initiatives.
• Ensure equipment setup and post-program documentation.

Skills

CTRS/LCAT eligible

Communication

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Creative Arts Therapies

Job description

Responsibilities:

• The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessment, implementation, facilitation, and documentation related to the Therapeutic Recreation activities within the facility.
• Assess each resident's leisure function and interests upon admission and repeat if needed.
• Develop care plans based on all assessment findings.
• Implement Therapeutic Recreation Programming to meet the specific goals laid out in the care plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of TR Programs in meeting the interests if the residents and achieving care plan goals.
• Document resident progress as required by regulation and department policy.
• Maintain attendance records for all Therapeutic Recreation programs.
• Maintain statistical data detailing each resident's participation in TR programs.
• Participate in all Corporate, Facility, and Departmental Quality Assurance initiatives.
• Plan and implement special events.
• Plan and implement community outings.
• Attend all inservices, staff meetings, care plan meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
• Participate in interdepartmental committees as assigned.
• Transport residents to and from TR programs.
• Supervision of volunteers.
• Setup and operate all necessary equipment for TR programs.
• Ensure that adequate leisure supplies are available and inform supervisor of supplies that need to be ordered.
• Develop and post monthly calendar of TR activities on resident unit and at each resident's bedside.
• Other related assignments as necessary.

Qualifications:

• CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) or LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) or at least sitting for/eligible to take the CTRS or LCAT exam
• At least 1 year of work experienced in related field

Education:

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or any of the following Creative Art Therapies: Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance Therapy, Drama Therapy