Recreational Therapist CTRS Required Per Diem

College Medical Center; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; 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 is seeking an in-person Activity/Recreational Therapist (Music, Dance, Drama, Art & Recreation Therapy) at the Hawthorne Behavioral Health Campus. You will implement and coordinate therapeutic activity programming for adult inpatients, evaluate treatment plans, and document patient progress in the medical record.

The role requires CTRS/RTC certification, BLS, CPI within 30 days, and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• RTC and/or CTRS certification required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider; CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum six (6) months of experience in an acute psychiatric setting preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic activity services to adult psychiatric patients.
• Perform assessments and develop treatment plans; provide group and individual therapy.
• Plan and coordinate the unit’s activity therapy program and staff in-services.
• Conduct group and individual activity therapy sessions using sound group principles.
• Complete activity therapy evaluations and progress notes within timeframes and quality standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Demonstrate interviewing, assessment, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Utilize supervision and feedback to improve practice.
• Support referral development by communicating with families and external agencies.

Skills

Therapy planning

Group & individual therapy

Assessment & documentation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Interviews & reporting

Education

RTC/CTRS certification

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.

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 the 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

Per Diem

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