Recreation Therapist (I, II, III) | Western Psychiatric Hospital

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Recreation Therapist to enrich patient care through creative therapies. Join a dedicated team at a leading psychiatric hospital, where you'll conduct therapy sessions, facilitate training, and ensure quality and safety in all activities. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients through engaging and therapeutic recreational activities. If you're ready to contribute to a collaborative environment and help shape the future of therapeutic practices, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates for Recreation Therapist levels I, II, and III will be considered.
• Professional certification/licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions and document treatment progress.
• Facilitate training and supervise students with support.

Skills

Recreation Therapy principles

Documentation skills

Supervision skills

Training facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Professional certification/licensure

Job description

The Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies (CEAT) department at Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) is looking for a Recreation Therapist to join the team. CEAT department includes Art, Dance/Movement, Music, Recreation, and Yoga therapies. Including this position, we are a team of 8 therapists serving all of the inpatient units in the hospital. The CEAT department was first formed in the early 1980s and has played an important role in patient care throughout its tenure. As a team we provide on-unit interventions as well as some off-unit or multi-unit initiatives.

Recreation Therapist levels I,II and III candidates will be considered for this role. The title and pay rate (minimum rate for Recreation Therapist I is $20.52 ; Recreation Therapist II is $21.86; Therapist III is $23.61) for these positions may vary depending on education level and years of experience.

Responsibilities:

Therapy and Documentation

• Conduct therapy sessions using Recreation Therapy principles.
• Document assessments, treatment progress, and training activities.

Training, Supervision, and Meetings

• Facilitate training/orientation activities.
• Supervise students with senior staff support.
• Attend department and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Attend 1-3 in-services/trainings yearly.

Quality, Safety, and Certification

• Follow hospital quality and safety guidelines.
• Manage supplies responsibly and safely.
• Maintain professional certification/licensure.
• Communicate with department and patient units.

Performance

• Complete assigned work timely and productively.
• Adhere to system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.