Senior Activity Therapist for Therapeutic Recreation

Georgia; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickLeave

Descripción de la vacante

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice in Augusta, GA is seeking an Activity Therapist 2 to plan and coordinate therapeutic recreation programs for youth at Augusta Youth Development Campus. You will assess clients, design treatment plans, and oversee activities like sports, arts, and gardening.

You will work with a treatment team, document client progress, and support rehabilitation and community reintegration.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• One year of related experience.
• Note: Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts therapy sessions to improve client’s mental and physical well-being.
• Confers with treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Develops treatment plans based on assessments, client interests and objectives of therapy.
• Encourages clients with special needs to acquire new skills and engage in health-promoting activities.
• Instructs clients in activities to meet physical or psychological needs.
• Observes and records client progress, adjusting programs as needed.
• Gathers information from medical records, staff, and clients to assess needs.
• Plans and participates in programs to facilitate rehabilitation and community integration.
• Prepares reports reflecting client progress to the treatment team.

Conocimientos

Assessment

Treatment planning

Educación

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice in Augusta, GA is seeking an Activity Therapist 2 to plan and coordinate therapeutic recreation programs for youth at Augusta Youth Development Campus. You will assess clients, design treatment plans, and oversee activities like sports, arts, and gardening.

You will work with a treatment team, document client progress, and support rehabilitation and community reintegration.