Recreation Therapist - PRN

Novant Health; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Recreation Therapist in Charlotte, NC. The role involves planning, conducting, and providing assessments and psycho-educational groups, plus therapeutic recreational activities for patients per physician orders.

Responsibilities include daily unit check-ins, documenting caseloads, and contributing to milieu management. Requires a 4-year degree with NRPA/AALR accreditation and eventual CTRS/LRT licensure, with emergency department and behavioral health experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with NRPA/AALR accreditation.
• Must obtain CTRS and NC Licensure (LRT) by specified deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for new patients.
• Provide services to a wide range of ages and backgrounds.
• Keep accurate records and documentation for caseloads.
• Escort patients to gym groups and lead recreation activities.
• Lead psycho-educational groups per orders.
• Check in with patients daily on each unit.
• Assist with milieu management and participate in team meetings.
• Maintain caseload documentation and participate in process improvements.
• Participate in department committees as needed.

Skills

Assessments

Caseload management

Group facilitation

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree NRPA/AALR accredited

Job description

What We Offer

Recreation Therapist

The Recreation Therapist is responsible and accountable for the planning, directing and 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: PRN Flexible Availability Required: at least 2 Weekends a month needed

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.

Job Opening ID

180272