Recreational Therapist

Job Description

We are seeking a Certified Recreational Therapist to join our team at Advanced Recovery Systems. This is a full-time position working Sunday-Thursday, 11:30am-8:00pm.

As a national integrated behavioral healthcare management company, we are dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct and coordinate approved recreation programs for patients in treatment.
• Conduct recreational therapy groups and document session notes within 24 hours in accordance with treatment plan goals.
• Create evidence-based content of recreational therapy curriculum.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure 100% group attendance and participation.
• Observe, assess and record patient participation and progress during recreational sessions.
• Plan, organize and direct recreational activities to facilitate patient recovery and well-being.
• Coordinate and facilitate activities committee meeting to ensure distribution of monthly activities calendar.
• Ensure inventory of supplies are provided on-site.
• Assist clinical team to develop a treatment plan to meet needs recreational needs of the patient.
• Use substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives.

Other Required Tasks:

• Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient progress.
• Use information from medical records, staff and patients to assess patient capabilities and interests.
• Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of services provided with the assistance of the Clinical Director.
• Assist the clinical team with patient interventions when needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with all staff.
• Maintain healthy boundaries with patients and staff.
• Ask for and accept feedback from supervisors.
• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
• Communicate significant patient developments to supervisor.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the success of the organization.
• Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs.
• Contribute positively to the morale of other staff members.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma required. Postsecondary education preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience preferred.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards.
• National or State Certification in Recreation Therapy required.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification required.

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies.