Recreational Therapist

Mental Health Services for Clark & Madison Counties; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing education and training

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Ohio is seeking a Recreation Therapist to provide therapeutic recreation services for patients. The role involves assessing patients' needs, planning and implementing activities, and documenting progress. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy and at least 1-3 years of experience working with behavioral health patients. Licensure in Recreational Therapy is required, along with CPR/First Aid certifications. The position offers ongoing education and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Recreational Therapy or related field.
• Licensed in Recreation Therapy or related state or national board.
• 1-3 years’ experience working with behavioral health patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic activity.
• Provide recreational therapy group and individual activities.
• Document patient progress and evaluation.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Patient assessment

Therapy planning

Recreational therapy techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

Licensed in Recreation Therapy

1-3 years’ experience with behavioral health patients

Job description

Provides therapeutic recreation services for the inpatient unit. Assures that all therapeutic activities are consistent with accepted National Certified Therapeutic Recreation credential practices and provides patients with therapeutic experiences. May monitor and guide the activities of Mental Health Technicians and/or other staff delivering recreational therapy services to assure the quality of those services.

MAJOR & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates Adjunct Therapy activities to assure patients’ individual treatment needs and objectives are being met.
• Completes assessment on patients and provides therapeutic recreation interventions to meet the patient’s individual needs.
• Actively participates in treatment planning, reviews and updates.
• Provides Recreational Therapy group and individual activities in a safe and therapeutic manner.
• Documents patient assessment, group involvement and progress toward objectives.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of the Recreational Therapy room. Inventories and orders supplies such as yarn, paint, brushes, athletic equipment etc. with the approval of the Director of Nursing. Responsible for petty cash fund.
• May serve on quality assurance committees in which the quality of clinical care for the entire agency is monitored by reviewing charts, criteria for admissions/continued stay/discharge, performing patient care audits, and investigating adverse occurrences in treatment.
• Follows all universal precautions for safety, infection control and follows all state, federal and joint commission health and safety standards.
• Treats patients and family with dignity and respect at all times, and holds all patient information in the strictest confidence.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission standards, including National Patient Safety Goals. Presents a positive image of MHSCC to other community agencies, caregivers and citizens
• Completes all MHS required education and training, including initial agency orientation, mandatory trainings and educations, and up keep of all required certifications and licensure as required by state, federal and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates organizational stewardship and exemplifies the mission, vision and values of MHS.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree in Recreational Therapy or related field (Masters Preferred)
• Licensed in Recreation Therapy or related state or national board
• 1-3 years’ experience working with behavioral health patients
• Prior experience in activities or recreation therapy highly preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• NVCI
• CPR (BLS)/First Aid

MHS provides CPR (BLS)/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue Card) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.

All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children), 5-panel drug screen and Residential candidates must have a 2-step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.