Recreational Therapist

Job description

Job Summary
- Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care and facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community.
Job Requirements
- Education
  - Required: Bachelor's Degree in Leisure Studies with emphasis on recreational therapy or Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)
- Experience
  - Previous experience in mental health or age specific population preferred
- Skills
  - Good communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations
  - Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making
  - Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
  - Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility
  - Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects
  - Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs
  - Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.
  - Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  - Appropriate assessment skills
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
  - Required: Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire
  - Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)

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