What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist position at St. Vincent’s Health System?
Department Behavioral Health - Adult Psychiatry
Schedule PRN
Hospital UAB St. Vincent's East - Trussville
Location Birmingham, AL
Develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans.
Conduct patient assessments and establish recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals.
Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions.
Coordinate therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observe patient response and encourage socialization.
Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.
Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
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