RECREATION THERAPIST (BA)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Stratton Meadows (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Education/Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cedar Springs Hospital seeks an Activities/Recreational Therapist to deliver activities therapy for residents and coordinate therapeutic outings. You will communicate progress as a team member and help ensure regulatory compliance and policy development for activities.

The role supports children, adolescents, and adults within behavioral health programs, requiring appropriate certifications and a Colorado driver’s license. A college degree is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess CTRS or equivalent certification in recreation therapy.
• Certification in art, music, or dance movement therapy is acceptable.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities therapy to residential populations and outings for clients.
• Communicate findings and progress as part of the treatment team.
• Maintain regulatory compliance; develop activities policy and procedure.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Ability to handle high stress

Knowledge of therapeutic interventions

Education

CTRS certification (Recreation Therapist)

Art/Music/Dance Movement Certification

Colorado driver’s license

College degree

Minimum age 21

Job description

Responsibilities

SCREENING OF APPLICANTS BEGINS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUES UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

The Activities /Music/Recreational Therapist role is designed to provide activities therapy to both residential populations, and therapeutic outings to clients within residential settings. Additionally, the Activities/Recreational Therapist has a responsibility for communicating findings and progress as a member of the treatment team, maintaining regulatory compliance and policy and procedure development for activities.

About Cedar Springs Hospital, our mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families who are dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. Our formula for successful treatment includes innovative services using a level of care that is appropriate to each illness, individually tailored programs and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing quality, multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cedar Springs Hospital is in compliance with the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

Cedar Springs Hospital is in compliance with the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, working knowledge of personal computer, ability to maintain confidentiality. Able to complete required paperwork according to established protocol and regulatory agency requirements. Must be able to maintain professional and appropriate boundaries with clients and families. Ability to act professionally in high stress situations. Must possess high level of knowledge of alternative therapeutic interventions through the use of planned activities.

Education/Experience: Requires certification in one of the following: Recreation Therapist (CTRS), Art, Music, or Dance Movement Certification. Position requires a valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving record. College degree required. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Passing a background check and drug screen are required to work at Cedar Springs Hospital.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds.
• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires frequent pushing, pulling of heavy loads, kneeling, grasping, stooping and bending
• Ability to maintain patient and corporate confidentiality
• Must be able to speak, read and write.
• Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Requires repetitive use of hands and light lowering of objects

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