Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie in Louisiana is seeking a full-time Recreational Therapist to plan, direct, and coordinate medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule for patients at the facility.

You will lead groups addressing leisure, social, physical, cognitive, and arts and crafts activities; assess patient leisure and recreation status; participate in the treatment team; and document responses to interventions to inform each patient’s plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule.
• Lead groups addressing leisure, social, physical, cognitive, and arts & crafts needs.
• Assess patients' leisure, social, and recreation status as part of biopsychosocial assessment.
• Document patient responses to interventions and incorporate findings into care plans.
• Support the clinical department through teamwork and input into psycho-social needs.

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie in Louisiana is seeking a full-time Recreational Therapist to plan, direct, and coordinate medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule for patients at the facility.

You will lead groups addressing leisure, social, physical, cognitive, and arts and crafts activities; assess patient leisure and recreation status; participate in the treatment team; and document responses to interventions to inform each patient’s plan of care.