Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Psych - Casual

SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a Casual Recreational Therapist to join our Inpatient Psych team. This role will help cover both days and evenings on a combination of weekdays and weekends. Expectations of working at least 6 shift per month and 6 weekend shifts per quarter. Some pre-scheduled shifts with the ability to add hours. Under general supervision, in order to aid in client rehabilitation, plans, organizes, and conducts a program of recreational activities and outings for groups of juveniles or adults in a residential treatment center, health care facility, or correctional facility RESPONSIBILITIES: - Organize and encourage suitable participation in recreational activities suited to improve clients physical and mental health conditions - Assess clients social and recreational needs, and develop goals with patients/clients about treatment areas they would like to improve - Consult with other health care providers and social service providers to discuss and develop overall optimal plans for improving client health and skills - Reviews notes pertaining to clients backgrounds (e.g. work, medical, and social) to determine possible future needs - Maintain records of clients progress toward achieving initial goals, clients participation in group activities, and clients behaviors - Identify current and future material requirements, and order and maintain supplies and equipment for recreational activities and programs - Teach lessons pertaining to academic and recreational skills and lead group activities in areas that improve clients social skills, organizational skills, communicative abilities, leisure education abilities, life skills, and self-confidence - Provide clients with opportunities to practice what they learn by organizing activities and outings in the community - Supervise clients during recreational groups and activities - Participate in in-service training activities pertaining to safety and security issues, CPR, recreation therapy, and institutional policies

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field Preferred Qualifications: - Previous group recreation experience with adult psychiatric patients with an emphasis in groups - Experience in illness management and recovery and motivational interviewing - CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist