Recreational Therapist - Psych - Prn

Freeman Neosho Hospital Inc

Neosho, Missouri, United States
Prn (as needed)
Graduate of accredited recreational therapy program
Pass patient care orientation within 30 days
Complete nonviolent crisis intervention training
Freeman Neosho Hospital Inc is seeking a PRN Recreational Therapist for their behavioral health units, which serve adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric illnesses. The ideal candidate will have a background in recreational therapy and be able to develop and implement therapeutic programs to enhance patient recovery

Job Summary

  • The role involves planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programs to support patient recovery in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
  • Employees benefit from a wide variety of career opportunities, generous benefits starting day one, and a dedicated learning center.
  • The position requires working independently on a 42-bed adult psych unit or a 10-bed geri psych unit at Freeman East Hospital.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Freeman Neosho Hospital Inc is seeking a PRN Recreational Therapist for their behavioral health units, which serve adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric illnesses. The ideal candidate will have a background in recreational therapy and be able to develop and implement therapeutic programs to enhance patient recovery.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Graduate of accredited recreational therapy program
  • Pass patient care orientation within 30 days
  • Complete nonviolent crisis intervention training

Nice-to-have

  • Applied Physical Skills certification preferred
  • Experience in acute psychiatric illness treatment
  • Ability to work independently on locked units

Key Requirements

  • Accredited Recreational Therapy Program graduation
  • Patient Care Orientation (PCO) completion within 30 days
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) within 120 days

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