Recreational Therapist - Behavioral Health & Recovery Impact

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking a full-time Recreational Therapist to plan, organize, and direct activities for psychiatric patients, enhancing their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

The role involves assessing patient conditions, designing therapy plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams within a behavioral health unit that emphasizes patient-centered care and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification is required.
• Experience preferred; less than one year acceptable.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to evaluate patient needs and develop effective therapy plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and design therapy plans.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust activities as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient recovery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Therapy planning

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job description

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking a full-time Recreational Therapist to plan, organize, and direct activities for psychiatric patients, enhancing their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

The role involves assessing patient conditions, designing therapy plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams within a behavioral health unit that emphasizes patient-centered care and a collaborative environment.