Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job Summary:

Provides assessment and goal oriented treatment for rehabilitation and/or modification of specific physical, mental, emotional or social behaviors.

Position supports both in-patient and out-patient addiction patients through group sessions.

Key Position Details:

• Main schedule during the week with some occasional weekend work
• 8-Hour Shifts
• Benefit Eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreation.
  • Plan, review and revise programs according to patient needs and professional trends in therapeutic recreation.
  • Develop and teach treatment programs to meet patient needs. Examples may include Tai Chi Chih, goal setting, community groups, aquatics etc.
  • Provide adequate supplies for patient treatment.
  • Maintain safety of patient and staff.
  • Clean and organize treatment space.
  • Document patient treatment goals and progress.
  • Provide leisure and community resources to patients.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary communication.
  • Collaborate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and goal setting.
  • Convey observations and changes to the team.
  • Participate in problem solving with regard to treatment planning.
  • Provide student education and evaluation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational and Leisure studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation required
• 0 to 2 years in a clinical specialty area or completion of a student internship in comparable setting required
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification required
• American Red Cross Lifeguard training if position supports aquatic programs required

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently