Recreational Therapist - Psychiatry

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

401(k) & 401(k) matching

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Recreational Therapist to implement therapeutic recreational activities for pediatric psychiatric patients in Fort Worth. Under the general supervision of the Psychiatry team, you will help create an engaging environment, manage challenging behaviors calmly, and support a patient- and family-centered plan of care.

The role includes program planning, treatment implementation, and documentation in the Child Life Zone, collaborating with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy (or Recreation) from an accredited college or university; Master's degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience performing recreational therapy with patients.
• Experience with psychiatric patients preferred.
• Experience safely managing patients with aggressive or challenging behaviors.
• Experience/training in Experiential Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic recreational activities for pediatric psychiatric patients under supervision.
• Provide recreational therapy in the Child Life Zone for patients and siblings.
• Plan programs, implement treatment, and document progress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary psychiatry team to deliver an integrated plan of care.

Skills

Experience in recreational therapy

Psychiatric patient experience

Managing aggressive behaviors

Experiential therapy training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or Recreation

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Psychiatry

Shift:

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

24

Summary:

The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for implementing therapeutic recreational activities for pediatric psychiatric patients under general supervision of the Psychiatry team. Requires the ability to remain calm and professional when working with aggressive or unpredictable patient behaviors. Will also provide recreational therapy in the Child Life Zone providing activities for patients and siblings.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.

Hours:

Weekend Coverage (Friday evenings & Sat/Sun days 7am - 3:30pm or 8am - 4:30pm)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy (or) Recreation from an accredited college or university. Master's Degree preferred.

• 1 year of experience performing recreational therapy work in the treatment of patients required.

• Previous experience working with psychiatric patients preferred.

• Experienced in safely managing patients exhibiting aggressive or challenging behaviors.

• Experience/Training in Experiential Therapy preferred.

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.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Retirement Plan

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching

• 403(b) matching

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discounts

• Life insurance

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.