Recreation Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Recreation Therapist

Vallejo, CA

Schedule

Full-Time | Day Shift (5x8s)

• Day Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)

• Typically Monday – Friday

• Includes 1 full weekend shift per month

• Flexible option: Tuesday – Saturday

Job Summary:

We’re seeking an experienced Recreation Therapist to Plans, directs, and coordinates recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities or injuries, or mental illnesses. Provides treatment services and recreational therapy services using a variety techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music and community outings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patients using information from observations, medical records, standardized assessments, the medical staff, the clients? families, and the clients themselves.

• Develops and implements therapeutic interventions consistent with the clients needs and interests.

• Helps patients integrate into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and recreational activities.

• Performs patient care in accordance with identified needs and established policies, procedures and protocols. Plans treatment programs.

• Evaluates patient's response to interventions.

• Modifies treatment plan appropriately

• Works in conjunction or collaboration with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and physical and occupational therapists.

• Documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months in inpatient psychiatry (children, adolescents, and adults)

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree ( required )

• Master’s Degree (preferred)

Certifications (one of the following preferred):

• CTRS (Recreation Therapy)

• Drama Therapy

• Music Therapy (certified/registered)

• Art Therapy (certified/registered)

• Movement/Dance Therapy

• Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT with Trauma-Sensitive Yoga or TCTSY-F)