Recreational Therapist Behavioral Health

About the role

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsible for the planning and organization of patient activities as determined by assessment of individual patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic groups and activities consistent with the posted schedule.
• Incorporates seasonal aspects to programming.
• Provide support and or participation for after hour activities especially on weekends.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and progress reviews, and identifies with each patient and the treatment team discipline specific interventions that will support the patient’s recovery.
• Conducts individual activity assessments on each patient within given timeframes.
• Document patient progress with therapeutic activities in patient’s medical record.
• Collaborates with Program Director to identify equipment and supplies needed for the program.
• Maintains appropriate equipment and supplies safe for use and in working order.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Bachelors’ degree in Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Activity Therapy required
• Active license or certification to practice as required by New Hampshire: (AAP-BC) Advanced Activity Professional-BC, or (OT) Occupational Therapist, or (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• One year of experience in therapeutic activities in a psychiatric setting preferred
• Knowledge of psychopathology and the benefit of a therapeutic milieu, group process and individual goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate activity program for patient population
• Demonstrated ability to create activities which foster recovery

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Activity Therapy required
• Active license or certification to practice as required by New Hampshire: (AAP-BC) Advanced Activity Professional-BC, or (OT) Occupational Therapist, or (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• One year of experience in therapeutic activities in a psychiatric setting preferred
• Knowledge of psychopathology and the benefit of a therapeutic milieu, group process and individual goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate activity program for patient population
• Demonstrated ability to create activities which foster recovery

Skills

• Therapeutic groups and activities
• Seasonal programming
• Support and participation for after hour activities
• Interdisciplinary treatment team participation
• Treatment team meetings and progress reviews
• Individual activity assessments
• Documentation of patient progress
• Collaboration with Program Director
• Maintenance of equipment and supplies

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage
• Free telemedicine services
• Free AirMed medical transportation
• Dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal counseling
• Long-term care coverage
• Moving assistance
• Pet insurance
• Free counseling services and resources
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $[Pay Range] per hour. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on factors such as education, experience, and location.

Schedule

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