Weekend Pediatric Recreational Therapist in Psychiatry

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

401(k) matching

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Cook Children’s is seeking a Recreational Therapist to implement therapeutic recreational activities for pediatric psychiatric patients within the Psychiatry department. The role requires staying calm and professional when handling aggressive or unpredictable patient behaviors.

Responsibilities include program planning, treatment implementation, and documentation within the Child Life Zone, serving patients and siblings, and functioning as part of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy (or Recreation) from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience performing recreational therapy work in the treatment of patients required.
• Previous experience working with psychiatric patients preferred.
• Experienced in safely managing patients exhibiting aggressive or challenging behaviors.
• Experience/Training in Experiential Therapy preferred.

Aufgaben

• Implement therapeutic recreational activities for pediatric psychiatric patients under supervision.
• Plan programs, implement treatment, and document activities.
• Provide recreational therapy in the Child Life Zone for patients and siblings.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary Psychiatry team to deliver an integrated plan of care.

Kenntnisse

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Cook Children’s is seeking a Recreational Therapist to implement therapeutic recreational activities for pediatric psychiatric patients within the Psychiatry department. The role requires staying calm and professional when handling aggressive or unpredictable patient behaviors.

Responsibilities include program planning, treatment implementation, and documentation within the Child Life Zone, serving patients and siblings, and functioning as part of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an