Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Humacao (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a qualified Recreation Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans in our Puerto Rico facilities.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, a Master’s preferred, and 3+ years of healthcare recreation experience. Certifications like CTRS, CPR, and First Aid may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or in process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a qualified Recreation Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans in our Puerto Rico facilities.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, a Master’s preferred, and 3+ years of healthcare recreation experience. Certifications like CTRS, CPR, and First Aid may be required.