Recreational Therapist CTRS Required

College Medical Center; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

College Hospitals' CHLB/Hawthorne Behavioral Health Campus in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a full-time Activity/Recreational Therapist (Music, Dance, Drama, Art & Recreational Therapy) to provide therapeutic activities for adult inpatients and to coordinate the unit's activity therapy program.

You will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide group and individual therapy, plan daily events, and participate in multidisciplinary teams while documenting progress in medical records.

Qualifications

• California Board of Recreation and Parks Certification: Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC) and/or NCTR: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider; CPI certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum six months of experience in an acute psychiatric setting preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic activity services to adult psychiatric and mentally ill patients.
• Perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide group and individual therapy interventions.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate the Unit’s activity therapy program, including daily and special events, and provide in-services for staff involved in activity therapy.
• Conduct group and individual activity therapy sessions using sound group principles and techniques.
• Complete activity therapy evaluations and progress notes within prescribed timeframes and quality standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Demonstrate strong interviewing, assessment, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Utilize supervision and performance feedback to improve practice.
• Support referral development by communicating with families and outside agencies, and participate in the Referral Development Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

RTC/CTRS certification

BLS certification

CPI certification (within 30 days)

Acute psychiatric experience

Weekend availability

Job description

HLB/Hawthorne Behavioral Health Campus is proud to be part of College Hospitals. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of customer service, delivered with warmth, friendliness, and organizational pride. Join a team that values respect, flexibility, a tight-knit work environment, and the autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience.

Job Summary

CHLB/Hawthorne Behavioral Health Campus is seeking a full-time Activity/Recreational Therapist (Music, Dance, Drama, Art & Recreational Therapy). This position supports the Mission of the Hospital through the provision of distinctive and compassionate care to our patients. The therapist implements and coordinates therapeutic activity programming for the adult inpatient population, evaluates and establishes individualized treatment plans, and documents patient progress toward goals and treatment in the medical record.

Schedule:Wednesday–Sunday or Sunday–Thursday

Job Qualifications:

• California Board of Recreation and Parks Certification: Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC) and/or National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider; must obtain CPI certification within 30 days of hire

• Minimum six (6) months of experience in an acute psychiatric setting preferred.

• Willingness to work weekends

Job-Specific Duties:

• Provide therapeutic activity services to adult psychiatric and mentally ill patients

• Perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide group and individual therapy interventions

• Plan, implement, and coordinate the Unit’s activity therapy program, including daily and special events, and provide in-services for staff involved in activity therapy

• Conduct group and individual activity therapy sessions using sound group principles and techniques

• Complete activity therapy evaluations and progress notes within prescribed timeframes and quality standards

• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings

• Demonstrate strong interviewing, assessment, documentation, and reporting skills

• Utilize supervision and performance feedback to improve practice

• Support referral development by communicating effectively with families and outside agencies, and participating in the Referral Development Committee

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Placement within the pay range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHLB roles, such as shift differentials and other special pay practices. The posted compensation for this position is a reasonable estimate that ranges from the lowest to the highest amount CHLB/Glendora Hospital, in good faith, believes it might pay for this job based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• CTRS (Required)

Work Location: In person