RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

Freedom Behavioral; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral seeks an experienced Recreational Therapist/Activities Coordinator for its Plainview, Texas location. This full-time role focuses on providing medically-approved activities to enhance the psychosocial needs of patients. Applicants should have a strong background in geriatric psych and teamwork.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, preferably certification in Activity Therapy, and at least one year of related experience. Activities include social, leisure, and cognitive challenges.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically-approved activities for patients.
• Support the clinical department through teamwork.
• Coordinate cognitive and physical activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Understanding of DSM V

Activity Therapy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Activity Therapy

Job description

NOTE: This position is currently filled. However, it is the policy of Freedom Behavioral to continue to take applications so that we can ensure there is no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Texas is a 20 bed, acute geriatric psych facility located in Plainview, Texas. We are looking for an experienced Recreational Therapist/Activities Coordinator. Previous psychiatric experience in an acute setting is a must. Strong preference given to previous geriatric psych experience. Teamwork, team development and team training are all key qualities for this position.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview is currently accepting resumes for a Recreational Therapist!

This non-exempt, full-time position will report to the Director of Clinical Social Services and will provide medically-approved activities for the patients within the facility. Activities may include leisure skills, social activities, physical/exercise, cognitive challenges and arts and crafts. The Activities Coordinator provides support to the clinical department through teamwork and input into the patient's overall psychosocial needs.

Experience

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• A minimum of one year experience performing similar duties in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
• Qualified applicants will also hold certification through an approved program designed to train the components of Activity Therapy duties.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations Required

• Photo ID
• Social Security Card/Driver's Licenses
• Primary Source Verification of Education
• Copy of Clinical license if applicable
• CPR
• Behavioral Management Training

Qualified applicants also have a basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria and a basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to Federal law requirements, FBHCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.