Recreational Therapist

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 46,790 - 70,634; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers is hiring a Recreational Therapist for their Towson, MD location. This full-time position involves providing individual and group therapeutic recreational services to patients. Ideal candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent experience, along with a CPRP certification. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, participating in program evaluations, and training interns. A strong understanding of psychiatric principles and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current theory and practice in therapeutic recreation.
• Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) or equivalent certification.
• Three to six months' experience demonstrating therapeutic group skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreational services to patients to address functional deficits.
• Screen patients, develop treatment plans, and provide direct services.
• Communicate effectively with patients across various age groups.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in therapeutic recreation

Alternative: AA degree + 3-4 years of experience

Job description

Recreational Therapist

Locations

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Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Salary Range : $46,790.02 USD to $70,634.93 USD
• Rehabilitation Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RECRE011844

Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapeutic recreational services to patients as referred to address functional deficits.
• Screen patients, provide functional assessments, develop goals and modalities for patient treatment plans, and provide direct services for individuals and groups of patients.
• Communicate with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of children, adolescents, adults, and/or geriatric population.
• Document and report patient progress to treatment team.
• Participate in program evaluation.
• As needed, assist in training, orienting, and evaluating the performance of recreational therapy interns and volunteers.

Requirements:

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in current theory and practice of therapeutic recreation in the field of psychiatry - acquired through successful completion of an accredited bachelor of science degree program in therapeutic recreation or through AA degree and three to four year’s of additional therapeutic recreation work experience in addition to experience requirements below. Knowledge, through formal education or education/experience, must include: human growth and development, abnormal psychology, group dynamics, psychotropic medications, assessment methodologies, psychiatric diagnosis, and anatomy/physiology.
• Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) or appropriate certification as determined by Director, Division of Clinical at time of appointment and throughout tenure in position. Maintains professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service sessions.
• Three to six months' experience in order to demonstrate therapeutic group skills and learn assessment and documentation requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to relate effectively to psychiatric patients with a wide variety of problem behaviors, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrate understanding of the own role and the roles of others in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, and teach patients, interns, and volunteers

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