Recreational Therapist - Acute-1

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health is seeking a Recreational Therapist to create and implement therapy activities for patients. This role emphasizes patient engagement through valuable therapeutic experiences aimed at developing social skills and coping strategies. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy and relevant certifications while demonstrating compassion and commitment within a healthcare setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting required.
• Knowledge of patient population served is essential.
• Certification in Therapeutic Recreation or related specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to tailor individualized treatment plans.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities to improve social skills and coping mechanisms.
• Monitor and document patient progress in activities.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Patient Assessment

Activity Planning

Social Skills Development

Group Programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master’s Degree preferred

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Recreational Therapist - Acute-1 | Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health | Leland, North Carolina

About the Job:

The Activity Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts comprehensive recreational therapy services as a component of the patient’s treatment plan designed to assist the patient with learning healthy coping skills, strengths, hobbies, and assist with the development of social skills/relationships. Reports to the Director of Clinical Services and ensures all programming is consistent with accepted standards of practice and established policies and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs patient assessments through patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests, strengths, and limitations for the development and implementation of individualized treatment plan.
• Plans and implements an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness to provide quality activities programs that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals. Coordinates patient activities while providing a safe environment.
• Orients patients to the activities program, explaining the benefits of the activities to the patients.
• Engages patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs. Monitors and evaluates patient's progress, interest levels, attitude, and behaviors.
• Engages patients in individual and/or group recreation programming. Individual and group programming will fall under the five activity domains: physical, social, intellectual, creative and spiritual. Modifies activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Provides patients with activity resources, supplies and equipment, as needed. Requests needed supplies and equipment in a timely manner, as needed.
• Helps patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Performs all documentation such as assessments and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Helps to develop and maintain departmental resources, sharing the responsibility to monitor equipment and supplies.
  
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.
  
  
  

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
  
  
  

Why Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health?Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

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