Recreational Therapist

We're growing! Maple Heights Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time (2nd shift) Activity-Recreational Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Maple Heights Behavioral Health provides inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) coming soon, for patients who have been struggling with issues such as, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in a safe and welcoming environment.

Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Based on experience

Our employees spoke and The Company listened! 2023 benefits include medical premiums decreased by 5%, HSA funding doubled and 401K employer match increased!

We are proud of our competitive benefits offering:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• PTO and Sick Time
• To support our employees and increase their knowledge and skills to best serve our patients, we’re pleased to offer our tuition reimbursement program!
• EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financial assistance; life event preparation and more!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreational Therapy required
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field strongly preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (COTA, LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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