Recreational Therapist: Therapeutic Activities & Groups

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie; Marksville (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie is hiring a full-time Recreational Therapist to plan and coordinate medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule.

The role includes leading groups focused on leisure, social, physical, cognitive, and arts activities, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with the treatment team to update care plans and document responses.

Qualifications

• The Recreational Therapist plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule for patients within the facility.
• Activities include leisure skills, social activities, physical/exercise, cognitive challenges and arts and crafts.
• Assesses patients’ leisure, social and recreation status as part of the biopsychological assessment process.
• Participates as a member of the treatment team, formulating goals and interventions based on identified needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides groups aimed at development of the patient’s social, leisure and physical needs.
• Documents patient responses to interventions and incorporates them into the plan of care.
• Supports clinical department through teamwork and input into the patient’s psycho-social needs.

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie is hiring a full-time Recreational Therapist to plan and coordinate medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule.

The role includes leading groups focused on leisure, social, physical, cognitive, and arts activities, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with the treatment team to update care plans and document responses.