Recreational Therapist

Signet Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Health is seeking a Full-time Recreational Therapist (CTRS) to enhance coping skills and cognitive functioning in patients at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant licensure, and experience in behavioral health settings, with an emphasis on team collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in behavioral health.
• Flexible to adjust to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement activity therapies based on individual patient needs.
• Participate in treatment planning and quality documentation.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

District of Columbia Recreation Therapy license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Come work with a great team! Signet Health, manages the Behavioral Health Services for MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is looking for a Full-time Recreational Therapist (CTRS). This person will design and implement a variety of activity therapies focusing on individualized needs with the specific objective of fostering effective interactions, to enhance coping skills and cognitive functioning, reality orientation and prioritizing independence in caring for self.

• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, when necessary.
• Participates in agency-wide training programs and in-services.
• Assists with the adherence that the programming schedules are being conducted as required.
• Provides quality and timely clinical documentation, per Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies’ requirements.
• Will work evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proficiency in interpersonal communication and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Experience and skill in providing leisure activities to patients with various types and presentations of psychiatric/behavioral health disorders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
  
  

Candidates should have a minimum of two (2) years experience. Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem solving skills and display excellent oral/written communication skills. Previous adult behavioral health experience is preferred. Bachelor’s degree is required and must have active District of Columbia Recreation Therapy license.

Salary Range

$56,852 to $69,000 Annually

EOE

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 1 - 3 years

Salary: $56,852 - $69,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Consulting

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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