Rehab Therapist - Child Psych: Part Time

University Hospitals

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 48,216

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Full benefits and retirement

Support for continuing education

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland is looking for a Part Time Rehab Therapist to join its dynamic interdisciplinary team at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. The role includes providing therapeutic recreational and expressive therapy for children and adolescents with mental health issues. We value continuing education and career growth opportunities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and certification in their specialty. Schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays, with flexible hours for a total of 24 per week.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and graduate of an accredited school in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or entry-level Occupational Therapy.
Mental health experience or related services in a health care facility.
Certification or licensure in respective field.

Responsibilities

Perform assessment for functional and rehabilitative needs.
Provide quality therapeutic recreational and expressive therapy.
Educate patient/family/caregiver in skills applicable for discharge plan.
Participate in the interdisciplinary care process.

Skills

Non-violent crisis prevention training

Knowledge of therapeutic processes

Good time management

Interpersonal skills

Professional initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Rehab Therapist - Child Psych: Part Time (260004DX)

Rehab Therapist - Child Psych: Part Time - (260004DX)

"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world‑class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.

The Rehabilitation Therapist role within the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital - Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with mental health and behavioral issues.

We currently offer an opportunity for a Part Time Rehab Therapist to support children and adolescents in our acute care hospital in Cleveland.

Benefits

Free parking for regular status caregivers
Full benefits and retirement
Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development

A Brief Overview

Organizes and conducts daily therapeutic programs to facilitate rehabilitation of people with psychosocial illnesses; assesses, maintains and develops programs to enhance social, cognitive, physical and emotional functioning of patients.

Responsibilities

Perform assessment for functional and rehabilitative needs that may include activities of daily living; community living skills; social, leisure and vocational skills; self care.
Provide quality therapeutic recreational and expressive therapy in group or individual setting.
Educate patient/family/caregiver in skills applicable for discharge plan.
Participate in the interdisciplinary care process.
Perform other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Bachelor's Degree and graduate of an accredited school in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or entry-level Occupational Therapy. (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience

Mental health experience or related services in health care facility (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Non-violent crisis prevention training within 3 months of employment (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of therapeutic processes, growth and development, limit setting, behavior management and establishing/maintaining therapeutic relationships and boundaries appropriate to age of patient population served. (Required proficiency)
Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills, commitment to interdisciplinary patient care delivery. (Required proficiency)
Physical, cognitive and perceptual ability to provide appropriate patient therapies. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Certification or licensure in respective field. (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience is preferred. Prior work with Pediatrics is strongly preferred.

Schedule

Schedule: Week 1 – Monday/Wednesday/Friday; Week 2 – Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday. Position is for day shift, but some days will be needed to work in the afternoon/evening. Total hours per week are 24, but there will be opportunities to pick up additional days as well. Will also be required to work rotating weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands