Recreational Therapist

Freedom Behavioral; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recreational Therapist at Freedom Behavioral plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule for patients in the facility. Activities include leisure skills, social activities, physical/exercise, cognitive challenges and arts and crafts.

The therapist assesses patients’ leisure and recreation status as part of the biopsychological assessment, participates in the treatment team, and documents responses to interventions to support the plan

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule.
• Assesses patients' leisure and recreation status and documents responses to interventions.

Job description

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL IS NOW PROVIDING SERVICES IN BUNKIE, LA

We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

WE ARE HIRING FULL TIME

Position Summary

The Recreational Therapist plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule for patients within the facility. The activities include leisure skills, social activities, physical/exercise, cognitive challenges and arts and crafts.

The Recreational Therapist assesses the patients’ leisure, social, and recreation status as part of the overall biopsychological assessment process. The Recreational Therapist participates as a member of the treatment team; formulating goals and interventions based off the identified needs of the patients’ condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity. The Recreational Therapist provides groups aimed at development of the patient’s social, leisure and physical needs. The Recreational Therapist demonstrates the ability to accurately provide the groups and document the patient’s response to the interventions. The Recreational Therapist incorporates the response to the group interventions into the patient’s plan of care. The Recreational Therapist provides support to the clinical department through teamwork and input into the patient’s overall psycho-social needs.