RECREATION THERAPIST - PRN

Salt Lake Behavioral Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health facility in Salt Lake City is seeking a part-time Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. This role focuses on planning and implementing therapeutic recreation services to support patients' mental health journeys. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related fields, along with relevant certifications. The position offers a rewarding work environment with opportunities for growth and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Free health and meals while on shift

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
• Current national certification (CTRS) required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic Recreational Therapy services.
• Conduct assessments and facilitate group interventions.

Skills

Empathy

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

Salt Lake Behavioral Health is seeking a dynamic and talented PRN Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

At Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital we understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and suicide affects millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to transform lives through exceptional patient care. Salt Lake Behavioral Health is a private bed freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults. We serve the Salt Lake City and surrounding area using evidence-based treatments in a comfortable, confidential atmosphere. We believe in an individualized, patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment.

This opportunity provides the following benefits :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Free health and delicious meals while on shift
• Competitive Compensation

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic and evidence-based Recreational Therapy services at Salt Lake Behavioral Health in order to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural needs of patients. This position involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and supporting patients in their mental health journey. The Recreational Therapist strives to build a strong therapeutic alliance through empathetic and continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients. The Recreational Therapist is responsible for conducting assessments, facilitating RT group interventions, documenting progress and discharge planning for assigned patients.

This is part-time position which requires the Recreational Therapist to work - hours, Satuday - Sunday.

For more information about Salt Lake behavioral Health, go to our website at and you can also watch our video from staff at

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline required.

Experience : Minimum of one (1) year of related experience, knowledge and understanding of psychiatric patient care techniques and mental illness preferred.

Licensure : Current national certification (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification and current license (TRS) through Utah Department of Professional Licensing required.

Additional Requirements : CPR certification is required. You will need to successfully complete our current training for restraints and seclusions. This training will need to be done prior to assisting in any patient restraints or seclusions and within days of employment.

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Recreation Therapist • SALT LAKE CITY, Utah