Recreation Therapist Jobs in Florida

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: University of Miami Location: Miami, FL Description: Plans, implements evaluates comprehensive therapeutic recreational program for psychiatric patients; provides direct patient care while coordinating recreation therapy activities and supervising staff, students and volunteers. Actively involved in continuing performance improvement monitoring of program delivery.Certified by National Therapeutic Recreation Councial as C.T.R.S. Minimum two years in-patient Adult Psychiatric experience as an Recreation Therapist.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: Psychiatric Solutions Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Description: Ready to make a DIFFERENCE? As a leader in the rehabilitation, treatment and education for at-risk, troubled and special needs youths, we provide programs and services that enable successful reintegration into the community. It's work with real purpose; it's where YOU make the difference! The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for implementing therapeutic recreational programs for children and adolescents. The goal of the programs will be to enable the youth to assimilate into positive social/leisure activities in the community as well as to teach the value of a healthy, appropriate life styles. The successful candidate must be able to plan activities for youth that have a wide range of fine motor skills, must have experience in conducting activity/recreational assessments as well as designing physical fitness programs for children. Skills that will motivate and inspire youth to participate in planned recreation sedentary and physical activities is essential; mentoring and role-modeling skills for troubled youth are also required. Excellent skills in planning, organization, creativity, documentation and communication is also necessary. A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Sports Science and/or Physical Education is preferred. CPR and Lifeguard Certification is a plus. This position requires weekend work. As one of our valued team members, you'll enjoy competitive compensation and excellent benefits including medical/dental/life; 401(k); voluntary supplemental benefits, employee assistance program, dependent care spending account, paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays. For consideration, please apply on line

Job Title: LEAD RECREATION THERAPIST Company: Central Florida BH Location: Orlando, FL Description: The Lead Recreation Therapist supervises and coordinates the activities of Recreation Therapy for Central Florida Behavioral Hospital. The Recreation Therapist conducts the activities of recreation therapy in order to improve functioning and independence and to provide recreation resources and opportunities for all patients with a focus on improving health and well-being. Responsibilities include assessing patients within two (2) days of admission for In-Patient and seven (7) days for Residential Treatment admission and complete evaluations of progress. Additionally, the Recreation Therapist facilitates recreational therapy groups and organizes leisure programs. Other tasks include participation in the preparation of the annual budget for the recreational department, maintaining quality improvement data and collaborating with the treatment team to provide comprehensive services to all patients. Requirements Bachelors Degree in Recreation Therapy required. Three (3) years experience providing Recreation Therapy. Prefer minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric setting with children, adolescents and adult population. Must be certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Working knowledge of recreational therapy programming. Effective oral and written communication skills. Extensive sitting, standing, walking, reading, lifting over (50 lbs.) pounds and participation in active physical recreational program.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist PRN* Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Orange Park, FL Description: The Recreational Therapist assesses, plans, implements and evaluates treatment of psychiatric patients in inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient settings. TheRecreational Therapist works within a multi-disciplinary treatment team to assure patients receive education and practice behaviors that support appropriate use of leisure time.Position Responsibilities:Demonstrates uncompromising ethics and personal integrity by adhering to the highest standards of ethical behavioral.Demonstrates dignity and respect by not perpetrating rumors that adversely affect customer relations and work place moral. Shares information regarding concerns only with appropriate people.Demonstrates team spirit and initiative to improve the quality of the decision-making process.Takes initiative to assist other staff in completion of their assignments, as needed.Accepts reassignment and additional duties, when necessary, in a flexible and positive manner.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her assigned service area.Demonstrates competency in interpretation of patients self-reported behavior related to age of the patient.Understands the cognitive, physiologic, and psychological growth and maturational development of the patient as it relates to his/her age.

Job Title: Recreation Therapist Company: New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Location: Fort Pierce, FL Description: To provide a comprehensive Recreational Therapy Program designed to facilitate the psychosocial rehabilitation of clients in accordance with the standards of practice for Therapeutic Recreation.Duties:1.0 Develops and implements recreational therapy program. 1.1 Follows standards of practice for therapeutic recreation. 1.2 Program is in accordance with clients physical and psychological strengths and limitations. 1.3 Reviews and revises recreational therapy program according to the changing needs of clients. 1.4 Provides programs which are well planned to provide a consistent yet flexible Framework for daily living. 2.0 Perform client evaluations. 2.1 Conducts thorough recreational therapy assessments. 2.2 Perform record review as part of assessment. 2.3 Observes client during activity and task performance. 2.4 Instructs and guides clients in recreational therapy sessions. 2.5 Observes and guides client in self directed activities. 3.0 Prepare written documentation and record keeping for program participant. 3.1 Provides and maintains consistent and accurate records according to New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. medical records standards. 3.2 Each client has recreational assessment. 3.3 Develops individualized treatment plan. 3.4 Documents on the progress note post each activity group. 3.5 Completes discharge summary. 4.0 Participates in assigned committees and meetings, training, staff development, and interdepartmental meetings. 4.1 Participates in treatment team. 4.2 Participates in relevant staff development activities. 4.3 Completes all orientation and mandated training activities according to criteria established for position. 5.0 Models respectful interactions with youths and guardians that demonstrate: 5.1 Age appropriate language, content and basic knowledge of developmental stages 5.2 Adequate knowledge of mental health illness and addiction principles as they relate to youth. 5.3 Adequate knowledge of co-occurring illness 5.4 Incorporation of the individualized treatment plan 6.0 Provides transportation as needed. 6.1 Verbalizes, understands and adheres to Agency transportation policy and procedures. 6.2 Maintains current driver?s license, with less than 6 points on record. 6.3 Has completed NHTC required paperwork road test to use Agency vehicle. 7.0 Performs other duties as requested. 7.1 Miscellaneous duties are performed according to instruction. Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field. Knowledge of the principles, practice and rehabilitation techniques of Recreational Therapy. Minimum of two years experience in mental health or other health care facility preferable. Valid and current Florida Driver's License required with no more than 6 points in the past 3 years.

Job Title: Recreation Therapist Sud Ptsd Tgt Or Tgt Or Company: Location: Miami, FL Description: Assigned to the Recreation Therapy department of the Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences Service, the recreational therapist is responsible for developing, organizing, and administering recreational therapy programs to provide active treatment and therapeutic activities to patients in various areas of Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences with the primary areas of Substance Uses Disorder (SUD) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) backup therapist Acute in-patient Mental Health. He/she assembles pre-evaluation data, interprets medical record information, reviews therapy prescriptions, and conducts mental, social, emotional, and physical evaluation of patient in order to develop and implement a treatment plan and care plan that has a focus on goals of mental health recovery and wellness; devises specific activities and routines to maintain or improve patient's general state of physical or mental health; and develops activities and therapeutic programs for various patient care needs and disease. The incumbent interprets and administers physician's recreational therapy prescriptions, schedules patients for treatment, and integrates modalities with other treatments in order to achieve the goals established for the patient /resident and the family unit. This person administers the and develops recreational therapy and therapeutic activity that improve the overall quality of life for the patient, by providing them with intensive services and coordinates the overall plan of care and treatment with the treatment team, patients/relatives, and his/her family/caregiver. The incumbent develops psycho-social activities for coping with frustration, anger, stress, and hostility; and functions as a core team member of a clinical interdisciplinary team. The recreation therapist participates in rounds with physicians and other members of the treatment team; and frequently selects, adapts, and/or adjusts recreation modalities in accordance with plan of care and treatment goals. In this assignment, the work involves regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged walking or standing, bending, moderately heavy lifting or moving of equipment, positioning severely disabled patients, driving and assisting patients in ambulation. The work requires specific, common physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity, as well as skill and ability in one or more art forms; and is performed in the community. The ability to drive a car or small van and a current valid driver's license is required.