Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Utah Health Huntsman Mental Health Institute in Salt Lake City seeks a patient-focused Expressive Therapy professional to develop and implement treatment plans for mental health patients.

The PRN position offers day shifts and requires licensure as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in Utah. You will collaborate with the treatment team, perform assessments, and contribute to discharge planning and patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Current licensure to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) in Utah.
• Current licensure to practice as a Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in Utah.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provides safe and appropriate specialized programs.
• Assesses patients, develops and implements treatment programs to meet the goals of treatment services and patient needs.
• Establishes treatment goals.
• Evaluates therapy results and modifies treatment plans accordingly.
• Develops discharge plans in collaboration with patient, family and treatment team members.
• Participates as an active member of the treatment team.
• Participates in the department and service delivery unit's quality improvement programs.
• Evaluates and assists in procurement of needed resources.
• May assist in orientation, supervision and professional development of new staff and students.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Patient care

Crisis monitoring

Age-appropriate care

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

TRS licensure (Utah)

MTRS licensure (Utah)

Jobbeschreibung

University of Utah Health Huntsman Mental Health Institute in Salt Lake City seeks a patient-focused Expressive Therapy professional to develop and implement treatment plans for mental health patients.

The PRN position offers day shifts and requires licensure as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in Utah. You will collaborate with the treatment team, perform assessments, and contribute to discharge planning and patient care.