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Provisional Licensed Recreation Therapist
$58k-72k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital
4 Days Ago
Hillside is Hiring a Provisional Licensed Recreation Therapist Near Atlanta, GA
PrimaryJob Description
PURPOSE: Plan, schedule and implement activities for the treatment cottages consistent with the overall hospital mission. Develop and implement Recreation Therapy interventions for Hillside youth related to goals/ problem areas in the clinical record. Collaborate with multi- disciplinary treatment team to provide holistic approach to care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hillside is one of the leading mental health treatment providers for children, adolescents and families. We offer residential treatment as well as an extended Day Program on our beautiful campus in Atlanta and Intensive Outpatient services throughout the state of Georgia. We focus on offering the right level of care to meet the clinical needs of each client and family in order to help them heal and thrive.
PURPOSE: Plan, schedule and implement activities for the treatment cottages consistent with the overall hospital mission. Develop and implement Recreation Therapy interventions for Hillside youth related to goals/ problem areas in the clinical record. Collaborate with multi- disciplinary treatment team to provide holistic approach to care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide Recreation Therapy services to Hillside clients that are therapeutic, safe, age-appropriate, creative, and culturally appropriate. Primary services will be delivered via groups addressing physical fitness, art, Leisure Education, social/life skills, DBT skills, Social Emotional Learning, and other areas deemed therapeutically relevant by RT clinical team.
- Directly responsible for facilitation of RT services during school day, evening, and weekend hours. Assigned responsibilities for schedule modification necessary to accommodate campus needs.
- Transport and supervise children involved in off-campus activities as necessary.
- Coordinate the acquisition/inventory/maintenance of supplies and equipment as well as facilitate the use of Kids Club and movie/ game check out per department guidelines.
- Responsible for the active direct supervision of all children assigned to his/her supervision as to their designated duties and responsibilities. Provide direction for developing and understanding an appreciation of the philosophy, function, and operation of the treatment program, as well as the structure and philosophy of service and treatment of Hillside.
- Communicates and proactively seeks pertinent information on client behaviors, progress, and general concerns via Hillside email, participation in clinical rounds (2x per month for assigned cottages), and participation in scheduled staff meetings.
- Participates in coordination and implementation of volunteer and on- campus special events as assigned by RT Director.
- Perform all assigned duties in a safe manner by following Hillside policies and procedures. Ensure proper ESI techniques are adhered to when involved in physical interventions. Report all accidents/incidents in an expeditious manner. If involved in a work-related accident, follow the State of Georgia Worker’s Compensation Laws and Responsibilities and abide by the treating physician’s directions.
- Responsible for completing a variety of paperwork on a daily basis. This paperwork includes, but is not limited to: progress notes, attendance records, special procedure observation forms, incident reports, Emergency Safety Intervention records or reports, treatment received, monthly summaries, documentation of school behaviors on child’s daily tracking sheet/progress notes, completion of crossover report and any area of concern in accordance with record documentation policies. Emphasis is placed on the neatness, correctness and timeliness of the paperwork. Required to understand and maintain the confidential nature of all children and facility related activities with emphasis on the sensitivity of the child’s records.
- Ensure Hillside’s Accessibility Plan is adhered to by assuring the removal of barriers to the greatest extent possible that may hinder those served, staff and/or other stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary by Management.
- Creates activity plans that are diverse, address DBT/ clinical/ departmental objectives, and have clear therapeutic goals.
- Implement program services using a variety of activities, facilitation techniques, and methods of processing while providing strong leadership and coaching.
- Ability to conduct formal and informal assessments and use findings to develop interventions and provide feedback via clinical summaries.
- Serve as a liaison between department and treatment team for assigned cottages by attending team meetings for assigned cottages and providing/ receiving pertinent information to implement in program services.
Hillside is one of the leading mental health treatment providers for children, adolescents and families. We offer residential treatment as well as an extended Day Program on our beautiful campus in Atlanta and Intensive Outpatient services throughout the state of Georgia. We focus on offering the right level of care to meet the clinical needs of each client and family in order to help them heal and thrive.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$58k-72k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/15/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/13/2024
WEBSITE
hside.org
HEADQUARTERS
ATLANTA, GA
SIZE
100 - 200
FOUNDED
1888
CEO
TERESA STOKER
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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About Hillside
Founded in 1888, Hillside is one of Atlanta's oldest non-profit organizations, providing treatment services for children ages 7-21 with severe emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. Today we offer a continuum of services for children, youth, and their families including residential treatment, partial\day services, intensive outpatient services, DBT classes, etc. along with many programs and activities such as Animal Assisted Therapy, Theraplay, Art Therapy, Activity Therapy, Horticulture Activities, special events and outings, and much more. For more information on our programs a...nd services, visit our website at: www.hside.org
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