RECREATION THERAPIST (CERTIFIED)

Recreational Therapist Opportunity

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15 years. Located in Augusta, GA, our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.

The Recreational Therapist (CTRS certified) opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Clinical Services Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Recreational Therapist is responsible for implementing treatment activities and makes modifications based on patient's response due to mental illness, behavioral disturbance, or substance issues.

Job duties/responsibilities include:

• Evaluation and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs designed to increase, maintain or restore physical and mental health function as directed by the physician.
• Assisting patients in reaching their maximum performance levels in the areas of leisure, adaptive and recreational activities.
• Developing treatment plan based on evaluation findings and other relevant data gathered through treatment team that includes appropriate short and long term goals.
• Providing orientation to recreation therapy for patients by conducting groups in recreation therapy and based on the population of the group.
• Planning activities in advance in order to allow for effective introduction, the activity and closure.
• Assurance of effective scheduling on the weekends, in the evenings and in conjunction with approved off-campus activities.
• Working with a team in the delivery of care and participating in educational experiences for interns.

Benefit highlights include:

• Referral Bonus Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration or an equivalent program from an accredited university.
• Board of Recreation Therapist Licensure and certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS) or have relevant Activity Director/Recreational Therapy experience and be eligible to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

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