Behavioral Health Therapist

Psychiatric Medical Care; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low cost medical, dental, vision

Matching 401k

Furthering Education Assistance

Employee Rewards, Assistance, & Ref |

Job summary

Psychiatric Medical Care is seeking an Inpatient Recreational Therapist to organize patient activities, reinforce cognitive stimulation, and promote socialization within the unit. The role collaborates with Mental Health staff and fills in for program staff as needed.

You will plan community education events, foster a culture of kindness and accountability, and develop schedules that align with CMS guidelines to ensure therapeutic benefit for patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
• CTRS Certification is required.
• One-year experience in a patient activities program in a health care setting is preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient activities to reinforce cognitive stimulation, promote socialization and self-initiative.
• Train Mental Health staff to carry out activities when the Recreational Therapist is not present.
• Fill in for program staff as needed.
• Plan community education events and special events to cultivate a positive environment.
• Create weekly schedules that meet CMS guidelines and provide therapeutic benefit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS Certification

Job description

Description

Title: Inpatient Recreational Therapist

Schedule: Dayshift business hours with weekends included

Who we are:

Psychiatric Medical Care is one of the county's largest Behavioral Health Management companies.

Why work with PMC?

At PMC, we strive to maintain a culture of kindness and accountability. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and provide team member support. We encourage everyone at PMC to have a healthy work-life balance and bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Competitive Benefits:

• Low cost medical, dental, vision
• Matching 401k
• Furthering Education Assistance
• Employee Rewards, Assistance, & Referral Bonus Program

Unmatched Clinical Support:

• The PMC Clinical Team is ready to support you every step of the way.
• We have online resources at your fingertips 24/7.
• We connect you with our top team members for peer-to-peer training and support.

As PMC's Inpatient Recreational Therapist, your focus will be on the 3Cs; Care, Community and Compliance.

• Care: Organize patient activities and patient contact to reinforce cognitive stimulation, to encourage socialization and promote self-initiative. Train Mental Health staff to carry out activities when the Recreational Therapist is not present. Fill in for program staff as needed.
• Community: Plan community education events; including thematic decoration and special events. Cultivate a team culture of kindness and accountability, promoting a positive, calm, joyful environment throughout the units.
• Compliance: Create weekly schedules that meet CMS guidelines and provide therapeutic benefit for the patients. Develop and implement therapeutic activities for small and large groups based on participant's level of functioning. Exercise accountability for patients and staff safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation - required
• CTRS Certification - required
• One-year experience in a patient activities program in a health care setting - preferred
• Basic computer knowledge - preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills - preferred
• Current CPR - provided
• Handle with Care Training - provided