What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist position at Meridian Behavioral?
Location: Gainesville, FL
Rate of pay: $15.72
This is a professional clinical position where the individual plans, organizes, and directs medically-approved recreation programs for the clients of the Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
· ** Must be able to type at least 27 wpm on prescreen assessment and score at least 65% on general assessment.
Drivers Requirement:
Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements.
In order to qualify as a Center Driver, the candidate must at least 21 years of age and have an active Florida Driver's license. Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed for eligibility. No more than 3 moving violations and/or accidents within the past 3 years and no major violations during the past 5 years. Drivers over 65 years old must provide a current doctor's note stating they have no driving limitations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conducts activity and/or interest assessment as needed for clients.
- Serves as a client and/or Center advocate, consultant and liaison with a wide variety of community agencies.
- Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Treatment Plan based on the clinical needs identified in the treatment team's assessments and daily reviews.
- Participates in the client and family education process.
- Serves as a special event coordinator for the facility.
- Facilitates individual therapy and therapeutic groups and maintains continuity of care.
- Completes supporting documentation for services provided to clients.
- Communicates any changes Director regarding ACCESS and discharge planning functions.
- Maintains documentation in accordance with applicable Center wide, state and federal standards and guidelines.
- Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Specific competencies required are identified on a department/program specific basis and identified in each employee's Competency Checklist.Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit based factors.
Salary : $16 - $0
