What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist - CTRS position at Beacon Behavioral Hospital?
Beacon Inpatient in Bunkie is looking to add an experienced CTRS to our Inpatient Team. Work hours are Full Time, Monday thru Friday. Join our Inpatient team where you will be play an integral part of our multidisciplinary team approach to helping our patients overcome mental challenges. FOR YOU. FOR THEM, THERE IS HOPE.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with a Therapeutic concentration. Master’s preferred. Must be certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Minimum Of 1 Year Of Job-related Experience.
Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
Core Responsibilities
Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Beacon Behavioral Health.
Uphold and embody Beacon Behavioral Health’s 5 Commandments for Exceptional Customer Service.
Specific Responsibilities And Duties
Plan, organize, facilitate, and evaluate Therapeutic Recreation programs to address patients’ social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual needs related to maintaining quality of life.
Responsible for daily recreational therapy groups.
Works collaboratively with the social worker to complete the psychosocial assessment, including but not limited to leisure and recreation assessment within 72 hours.
Thoroughly document therapeutic interventions on the daily progress note and assure that all documentation is complete prior to billing for services.
Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team by attending weekly treatment teams.
Create treatment plans and programs that meet patients’ needs and interests.
Maintain inventory of all activity/therapy supplies.
Participates in discharge planning under appropriate supervision; fax discharge packets, obtain written consent to release information, coordinate discharge transport, and other duties as assigned.
Supervises Activity Therapy Interns and Recreation Technicians in accordance with the program’s policy and procedures.
Responsible for developing monthly activity calendar of therapeutic events that will assist patients with treatment goals and enhancing leisure skills as they relate to mental illness.
Participates in performance improvement activities to ensure important processes and activities are measured, assessed and improved.
Beacon is an Equal employer opportunity.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with a Therapeutic concentration. Master’s preferred. Must be certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Minimum Of 1 Year Of Job-related Experience.
Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
Core Responsibilities
Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Beacon Behavioral Health.
Uphold and embody Beacon Behavioral Health’s 5 Commandments for Exceptional Customer Service.
Specific Responsibilities And Duties
Plan, organize, facilitate, and evaluate Therapeutic Recreation programs to address patients’ social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual needs related to maintaining quality of life.
Responsible for daily recreational therapy groups.
Works collaboratively with the social worker to complete the psychosocial assessment, including but not limited to leisure and recreation assessment within 72 hours.
Thoroughly document therapeutic interventions on the daily progress note and assure that all documentation is complete prior to billing for services.
Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team by attending weekly treatment teams.
Create treatment plans and programs that meet patients’ needs and interests.
Maintain inventory of all activity/therapy supplies.
Participates in discharge planning under appropriate supervision; fax discharge packets, obtain written consent to release information, coordinate discharge transport, and other duties as assigned.
Supervises Activity Therapy Interns and Recreation Technicians in accordance with the program’s policy and procedures.
Responsible for developing monthly activity calendar of therapeutic events that will assist patients with treatment goals and enhancing leisure skills as they relate to mental illness.
Participates in performance improvement activities to ensure important processes and activities are measured, assessed and improved.
Beacon is an Equal employer opportunity.
