Recreational Therapist - PRN

About the Role

As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Recreational Therapist utilizes clinical skills associated with recreational therapy, expressive arts therapies, occupational therapies, and psychoeducational interventions to plan, organize, and implement a program of ancillary services. This position assesses patients' capabilities, needs, interests, and goals and develops individualized treatment programs that support recovery and align with interdisciplinary treatment goals. The Recreational Therapist plays a key role in fostering a therapeutic environment through assessment, treatment planning, group facilitation, and collaboration with clinical team members to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs, interests, capabilities, strengths, and treatment goals.
• Develop, implement, and continually reassess individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Monitor patient progress and modify interventions based on patient needs and treatment objectives.
• Provide therapeutic interventions that promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well-being.
• Plan and facilitate milieu programming, including therapeutic recreation, psychoeducational, skill-building, and therapy groups.
• Organize and implement structured therapeutic activities designed to enhance patient functioning and recovery.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and encourage patient participation and engagement in treatment and recovery-oriented activities.
• Function as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and provide input into the development and implementation of patient treatment plans.
• Participate in rounds, treatment planning meetings, and multidisciplinary discussions as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Monitor and report any potential risks to patient safety that could lead to adverse outcomes.
• Support a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment.
• Adhere to established clinical, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, families, physicians, colleagues, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to patients, physicians, colleagues, and visitors.
• Behave in accordance with the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, Values, Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and organizational policies.
• Assume responsibility for performing job duties safely and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and incidents promptly to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential in good standing
• Minimum of six (6) months of relevant psychiatric, medical, or clinical experience
• On-the-job training or formal education in the application of therapeutic recreation, therapy, and counseling principles and practices for patients with psychiatric and/or medical conditions

Skills

• Knowledge of recreational therapy principles, therapeutic interventions, and behavioral health treatment practices
• Ability to assess patient needs and develop appropriate treatment interventions
• Strong group facilitation and therapeutic communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients and interdisciplinary team members
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and service excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric setting
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups for diverse patient populations

Schedule

Part-time, day shift: 9am–7:30pm