This job provides planned therapeutic recreation sessions for patients in the psychiatric units
Job Summary
This job provides planned therapeutic recreation sessions for patients in the psychiatric units.
Participates in treatment team meetings, assesses each patient's recreational needs, plans appropriate interventions, evaluates effectiveness, and documents same.
Serves as a role model for a healthy, adaptive life style and participates in treatment of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse diagnosis.
Matching Summary
This job provides planned therapeutic recreation sessions for patients in the psychiatric units.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
therapeutic recreation program development
patient assessment and planning
treatment plan evaluation
patient care with clinical competency
computer and software proficiency
verbal and written communication skills
leading exercise activities
assisting with patient lift/transport
exposure to blood and body fluids
risk of exposure to communicable diseases
risk of exposure to hazardous medications
Nice-to-have
serving as a role model
working with substance abuse diagnoses
working extended hours
traveling between facilities
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy
Experience in psychiatry (preferred)
Ability to physically subdue and/or physically restrain patients