Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist

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Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

For more than 30 years, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital (in Scottsdale, AZ) has provided a nationally recognized, behavioral health care program for children, teens and adults faced with psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency challenges. We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs in the least restrictive therapeutic environment. We also can help patients with co-existing psychiatric and substance abuse problems.

As a Recreational Therapist for Banner Behavioral Health Hospital you will be responsible for providing therapeutic groups for patients. Our campus includes a half-court indoor gymnasium, an outdoor sport court, and an outdoor pool. Rec therapy groups will include a range of patient populations from adolescents to adults on 7 separate treatment units. You will collaborate with the nurses, specialists and physicians to collaborate to provide the best patient care possible and to drive Banner's mission and team goals. Excellent treatment and documentation are vital to this role and training will be provided. You will join a team of nationally certified recreational therapists at this location. Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or Human Service is needed, but a license is not needed in Arizona. This position days and hours are Sunday-Wednesday 730am-6pm (4-10's per week).

For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment. Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience.

POSITION SUMMARY This position provides screening, evaluation and rehabilitation services for patients with cognitive, communication, social, physical and behavioral deficits related to leisure and recreational pursuits. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs, documents treatment and maintains data regarding patient care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates patients functional leisure abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
• Implements individualized treatment plans for leisure activities that consider patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.
• Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
• Documents patient participation and advancement according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in program development of recreational therapy services.
• May assist with staff orientation and training; coordination of work flow; and evaluation of recreational therapy program.
• Follows plan of care to accomplish functions with supervision and collaboration of treatment team. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or Human Services from an accredited university training program. Licensure as required by state of practice. Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.