Recreational Therapist

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's health care system in Fort Worth is seeking a part-time Recreational Therapist to implement therapeutic recreational activities for psychiatry inpatients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in recreation therapy and at least one year of relevant experience. This role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in recreation therapy or related field required.
• 1 year of experience performing recreational therapy work in treatment required.
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic recreational activities for psychiatry inpatients and PHP patients.
• Plan programs and document treatment implementation.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver integrated care.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Psychiatric experience

Experiential Therapy training

Recreational therapy work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in recreation therapy

Master’s Degree in recreation therapy

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Recreational Therapist (NEX) role at Cook Children\'s Health Care System.

Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department: Psychiatry

Standard Weekly Hours: 24

Summary

The recreational therapist is the full performance level of work responsible for implementing therapeutic recreational activities for all psychiatry inpatients and PHP patients under general supervision. This includes program planning, treatment implementation and documentation. The therapist will function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated plan of care.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in recreation therapy or recreation from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred
• Pediatric and psychiatric experience preferred
• Experience/Training in Experiential Therapy preferred
• 1 year of experience performing recreational therapy work in the treatment of patients required

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred
• BLS or must be completed within 60 days of start date
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children’s Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date

About Us

Cook Children\'s Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children\'s, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children\'s needs.

Cook Children\'s is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Non-profit Organizations