Recreational Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Recreational Therapy Assistant organizes and conducts daily therapeutic programs to facilitate rehabilitation of people with psychosocial illnesses; assesses, maintains, and develops programs to enhance social, cognitive, physical, and emotional functioning of patients. This position ensures patient-centered care and safety provided is in alignment with the culture, philosophy, organization and practices of the hospital. Provides specialty services operating in a range of clinical settings, and coordinates with health care team members to plan and implement patient care.

Position Qualifications

• Two years proven relevant experience
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Certification and/or registration in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, or Music Therapy; or Licensed Counselor preferred.
• Current BLS certification required through the American Heart Association or completion of Generations Behavioral Health's BLS course upon hiring

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing group programming on all assigned unit(s).
• Responsible for ensuring that group programming is evidence-based.
• Responsible to plan, conduct, direct, and coordinate the patients’ needs through therapeutic programming and activities in a group and/or individual setting.
• Complete appropriate assessments for functional and rehabilitative needs that may include activities of daily living; community living skills; social, leisure, and vocational skills.
• Promote patient empowerment and self-care activities.
• Train other team members in the provision of therapeutic programming and activities while maintaining safety procedures. Practice safety and health code standards.
• Document services in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.

Job Details for Day Shift

• Full time
• 8-hour shifts
• Shift: 8:30am-5:00pm
• Rotating weekends required
• Our Electronic Medical Record system is WellSky
• Pay is based on proven experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. Work occurs in secured units with continuous patient interaction. Environment may be noisy, fast-paced and emotionally intense. Frequent standing, walking and moving throughout the units for extended periods. Ability to lift, push and or pull up to 20 lbs as needed for patient care. Required to assist in physical interventions or crisis response following hospital policy and CPI training. Regular performance of rounds, safety checks and patient observation.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, military service, political affiliation, genetic information, or other non-merit-based factors.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application and or the hiring process may contact us for assistance. Employment is at-will. Employment is contingent upon background checks, pre-employment substance testing and verification of work authorization.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person