Recreational Therapist

Pavilionhospital; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Student loan program

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Pavilion Behavioral Health System in Champaign, IL is seeking a talented Recreational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. This full-time role requires planning and implementing activity services, contributing to treatment goals, and providing ongoing patient care.

You will develop goal-oriented recreation plans, lead group and individual activities, and train staff during orientation while supporting after-care visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• CTRS licensure preferred.
• 2 years of experience with clients with psychological needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops goal-oriented recreation leisure treatment plans to meet clients' needs.
• Provides education and instruction in leisure skill development in group, family, and individual settings.
• Plans, organizes and leads a variety of recreation activities.
• Implements assessments to obtain information regarding patient treatment plans and goals.
• Provide clinical input in resident staffing regarding treatment progress and recommendations of care.
• Assist the director of residential services with admission of new residents to the program.
• Acts as the primary facility group trainer for new and existing employees during orientation and assesses competence in group facilitation.
• Assist with after-care contacts and in-person visits as directed by the RTC Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System is seeking a talented and dynamic Recreational Therapist to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

Shift:

Tuesday: 11:30am-8pm
Thursday: 11:30am-8pm
Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am-5:00pm

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System includes a 110 bed inpatient hospital, a residential treatment center for youth and a residential addictions treatment program. Outpatient services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services, as well as The Pavilion Foundation School, a private day school serving students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. The Pavilion is located in Champaign, IL, within minutes of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus.

Position Summary: The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops appropriate, goal-oriented recreation leisure treatment plans to meet the specific needs of individuals receiving service.
• Provides education, counseling and instruction in leisure skill development in group, family, and individual settings.
• Plans, organizes and leads a variety of recreation activities.
• Implements appropriate recreation and leisure assessments to obtain information regarding appropriate patient treatment plans and goals.
• Provide clinical input in all resident staffing regarding treatment progress and recommendations of care.
• Assist the director of residential services with admission of new residents to the program.
• Acts as the primary facility group trainer for new and existing employees during new hire orientation. Assesses competence in group facilitation of employees upon completion of training.
• Assist with after-care contacts and in-person visits as directed by the RTC Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Art/Music Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or other related field.
• CTRS licensure/activity therapy licensure preferred.
• 2 years of experience working with clients with psychological needs.

EEO Statement

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