What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION THERAPIST position at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville?
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is currently accepting resumes for a Recreational Therapist/CTRS. At Freedom, we put patient care first in all we do, and our people make that possible. We know that your best work happens when you live your best life and share your unique talents. If fulfilling your career potential in an environment where you know you have made a difference in the lives of others sounds appealing, this is the job for you.
This non-exempt, position will report to the Director of Clinical Social Services and will provide oversight for medically-approved activities for the patients within the facility. Activities may include leisure skills, social activities, physical/exercise, cognitive challenges and arts and crafts. The Activities Coordinator provides support to the clinical department through teamwork and input into the patient's overall psychosocial needs.
Duties include:
Be responsible for providing a full range of recreation therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a manner consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards
Provide recreation therapy services both independently and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team
Assisting in scheduling activities
Participating and observing patients during activities
Tracking progress and recording goals
Consulting with residents
Meet with individual and family at least two times a month for family sessions
Meet with individual and psychiatrist monthly for drug management as needed
Keep meticulous notes for each therapy session, whether individual or group
Documents group participation, according to documentation requirements
Requirements: 4-year degree with focus in Recreational Therapy or 4-year degree with CRTS certification
License: CRTS certification through an approved certification program designed to train the components of
Activity Therapy duties licenses by State.
Qualified applicants also have a basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria and a basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions.
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to Federal law requirements, FBHCA complies with appliable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.
