Recreational Therapist - Geriatric Psychiatry Unit

Los Angeles Jewish Health · Los Angeles, CA · 1 mo ago

On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

We truly value our employees and are committed to their success! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, as well as support and encouragement for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessments to evaluate patients' functional and social abilities, identify major interests, and set realistic recreation therapy treatment goals.
Develop and implement appropriate recreation therapy programs, monitoring treatment progress and adjusting as needed.
Demonstrate proficiency in facilitating therapeutic programs and modalities in both group and individual settings, including exercises, leisure, sensory, creative, recreational, and social activities.
Assess progress, update goals, and develop a therapeutic Plan of Care with ongoing recommendations based on changes in the patient’s condition; present and coordinate the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team, keeping the team informed of any changes.
Complete medical record documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide recreational education to patients and their families or caregivers in accordance with recreation therapy standards.
Maintain competency in line with departmental, organizational, and professional standards.
Comply with safety policies and procedures, reporting any unsafe conditions to the AGPU leadership team and ensuring a safe environment for all.
Consistently meet or exceed AGPU targets for productivity and patient satisfaction.
Continuously seek improvement in service delivery and communication with patients.
Demonstrate respect for patient rights, including dignity, self-determination, access to care, confidentiality, and independence.
Collaborate effectively with staff peers and contractors to achieve AGPU goals and drive success.
Provide age-specific care for individuals over the age of 60, demonstrating proficiency in meeting the unique needs of older adults.

Requirements

Degree and Diplomas: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field, such as Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, or Music Therapy.
Certificates and Licenses: Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record. Completion of TB screening and a health examination by a hospital-designated nurse practitioner or physician is required for employment. CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required upon (3) months of hire.
One Of The Following Is Strongly Preferred: Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC), National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Certified through Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) as ATR-BC, Board Certified/Registered in Drama Therapy (RDT, RDT-P, RDT-BC), Registered as a Music Therapist or Board Certified (MT-BC) in Music Therapy, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Verification of current CPR (BLS) and first aid training.
Experience: Minimum of one year of experience facilitating therapeutic activities and recreational programs for individuals with mental health conditions or the elderly population within the past five years. Preferred: Full-time experience in a patient activities program in an acute psychiatric setting within the last 3 years.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience facilitating therapeutic activities and recreational programs for individuals with mental health conditions or the elderly population within the past five years. Preferred: Full-time experience in a patient activities program in an acute psychiatric setting within the last 3 years.

Skills

Proficiency in conducting initial assessments and developing appropriate recreation therapy programs.
Ability to monitor treatment progress and adjust programs as needed.
Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and their implementation in group and individual settings.
Experience in completing medical record documentation and providing recreational education.
Ability to maintain competency and comply with safety policies and procedures.
Strong collaboration and communication skills with staff peers and contractors.
Experience in providing age-specific care for individuals over the age of 60.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance.