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Recreation Therapist

Vera French Community Mental Health Center

Job Description

Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a Recreation Therapist to join our team. The Recreation Therapists are responsible for the implementation and delivery of recreation therapy and mental health treatment to adults with psychiatric disabilities in a medium to long term treatment program. Therapist will provide individual assessment, develop goals and objectives, document implementation of services and progress toward goals, and serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Therapists are responsible for providing appropriate interventions to teach residents skills involving activities of daily living, community reintegration, functional, social, advocacy, and skills to promote physical and emotional health. Interventions developed by the therapist are designed to optimize the residents' involvement in treatment and in the community.

POSITION FUNCTIONS :

  • Provide direct implementation of the delivery of recreation therapy and mental health treatment services as outlined through the resident's treatment plan.
  • Develop course work and classes to meet the needs of the residents in accordance with a needs assessment, resident interests and goals defined by the interdisciplinary team.
  • Teach skills to residents in ways that are appropriate based on individual level of functioning.
  • Relate to residents in constructive supportive ways that encourage residents to acquire new skills that promote physical and emotional health, and other skills necessary for more independent living situation.
  • Plan, organize, teach and direct groups in a variety of programming areas including physical and emotional health, stress management or coping skills, social skills, leisure skill building, community reintegration, and activities of daily living.
  • Adequately document services provided according to facility procedures and standards; this includes the quality as well as the quantity and timeliness of documentation.
  • Evaluate and modify interventions to ensure residents are meeting goals and objectives.
  • Plan and organize assigned responsibilities to contribute to the safety and well-being of residents and efficient functioning of the Recreation Therapy Department.
  • Report relevant resident information as needed to supervisor and floor staff as necessary to provide for the safety of residents and continuity of care.
  • May be assigned to work 1:1 with residents.
  • Participate in the RCF-PMI on-call rotation as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education:

  • Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Service; or a Bachelor's Degree with at least 30 semester hours in recreation therapy or leisure services (twelve months of experience in the delivery of recreation or leisure services in a social service or health field may be substituted in lieu of classroom training).
  • Certification at the professional level (CTRS) is preferred.

Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum of six months of experience in mental health field and/or internship focused in mental health or residential setting is required.
  • Must have, or be able to obtain, CPR certification.
  • Ability to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate individuals and groups.
  • Knowledge of current developments in the field of Recreational Therapy.
  • Excellent written & verbal communications skills.

Other Requirements:

  • Work assignment requires flexibility in scheduling with some evenings, weekends, and/or night shifts assigned to ensure appropriate coverage and supervision.
  • Satisfactory background checks with previous employers and references.
  • Maintain a valid driver's license
  • Ability to pass a drug screen
BENEFITS & PERKS
  • Medical Insurance through UnitedHealthcare
  • Dental and Vision Insurance through Delta Dental
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability through Mutual of Omaha
  • Supplemental Life and Short-Term Disability options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • 3% employer contribution (vested on day one)
    • 25% match on employee contributions up to 6%
PAID TIME OFF
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • 9 Paid Sick Days
  • 2 Weeks of Vacation
  • 1 Vera French Day

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.


NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.

Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,
motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I
authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for
the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French
Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.


This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.
I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for
dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.

Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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