What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapist Assistant position at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC?
Entry Level Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED required; B.S. Degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred. C.A.C. One
(1) year experience in alcohol and drug treatment setting with direct patient contact preferred.
I. Must be able to walk, run, bend, and stand continuously for approximately 3 to 4 hours per 8-hour shift.
- Must be able to see at 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aide acceptable).
- Must have valid Alabama drivers license and a safe driving record. Must transport patients in a company van and be able to help a handicapped patient in and out of the van.
- Must be capable of administering CPR and being certified and have knowledge of first aide.
- Maintain records and have good communication skills.
- Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations.
- If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence.
General Responsibilities:
Provide assistance to the Recreation Therapist with patients and documentation as needed. Interact with the patient in accordance with established treatment procedures; facilitate patient orientation and goal attainment.
Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, "Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records"; and 45 CFR "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act". This position has unrestricted access to patient health information.
Essential Functions:
- Design, coordinate and direct the patient's activity periods to allow daily structured group exercise and reduce fraternization.
- Order/purchase new equipment and supplies for the department.
- Maintain equipment and playing field construction, volleyball court, weight room, shuffleboard court, and all other activity equipment as instructed.
- Maintain challenge course equipment
- Assist Recreation Therapist on challenge course
- Assist Recreation Therapist with paperwork/documentation.
- Provide relief for Recreation Therapist's day off.
- Attend community meetings to meet patients and establish rapport.
- Obtain medical clearances for patients to participate in activities and challenge course.
- Must be able to work in constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner.
- Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective clients.
- Regular attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
