Senior Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

Georgia Department of Revenue; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is actively seeking an Activity Therapist to plan, direct, or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs at Central State Hospital. Duties include assessing client conditions, coordinating with the treatment team, and developing plans to meet recovery objectives, including arts, gardening, and sports activities.

Under supervision, you will implement treatment plans, document progress, and help clients reintegrate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Activity Therapy or related therapeutic discipline.
• Two (2) years of experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities or Mental Health.
• Experience writing progress notes related to Recovery Plan objectives.
• Experience in facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.
• Experience in working with plants/gardens/Greenhouse environments and knowledge/skills of horticulture practices.

Responsibilities

• Conducts therapy sessions to improve clients’ mental and physical well-being.
• Confers with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Develops treatment plan to meet needs of client, based on needs assessment, client interests and objectives of therapy.
• Encourages clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting life skills and leisure activities, such as sports, games, music, arts and crafts, and gardening.
• Instructs clients in activities and techniques, such as sports, gardening, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
• Observes, analyzes, and records clients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
• Obtains information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the clients themselves to assess clients’ capabilities, needs and interests.
• Plans, organizes, directs and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate clients’ rehabilitation, helps them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems.
• Prepares and submits reports and charts to treatment team to reflect clients’ reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Activity Therapy or Psychology

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is actively seeking an Activity Therapist to plan, direct, or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs at Central State Hospital. Duties include assessing client conditions, coordinating with the treatment team, and developing plans to meet recovery objectives, including arts, gardening, and sports activities.

Under supervision, you will implement treatment plans, document progress, and help clients reintegrate