Recreational Therapist (PRN)

Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health care facility is seeking a Recreational Therapist (PRN) to develop and implement therapeutic activities for patients. This role involves assessing patient needs, planning engaging activities, and helping patients learn essential social skills. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation and relevant experience in a healthcare setting. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in recreation in a healthcare setting required.
• Knowledge of patient population served by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements therapeutic activities to meet patient needs.
• Engages patients in individual and group recreation programming.
• Documents assessments and progress notes timely.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Patient Assessment

Social Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master’s Degree

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Recreational Therapist (PRN) | Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health | Garner, North Carolina

About the Job:

• Must have weekend availability*- Working every other weekend Saturday and Sunday!

The Recreational 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 Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health? Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Raleigh Oaks 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Mental Health Care