Certified Recreational Therapist (Expressive Arts writing, music, dance, etc.),

• Responsible for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of patients in terms of leisure and recreational pursuits.

• Planned program of activities for those patients who need the intervention of a structured recreational therapy program.

• Develops, conducts and evaluates a diversified program of activities to individual patients.

• Organizes records, maintains, and orders equipment and supplies.

• Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, respect, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.

• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.

• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy and Certification as a Registered Recreational Therapist.

• Minimum 1 year experience.

• Experience in a Behavioral Health setting preferred.

• Must have the ability to work effectively with other disciplines, and communicate relevant clinical details in writing as well as orally.

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age/disability specific needs of the patient served on their assigned duties.

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• 401K Retirement Plan

• Healthcare Spending Account

• Dependent Care Spending Account

• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)

• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)