Certified Recreational Therapist, PRN

Certified Recreational Therapist

This is a PRN position

Do you have experience in Human Services and want to work for a company that positively impacts the lives of the many individuals it serves? In the Certified Recreational Therapist role , you will help this company in its commitment to serving others by p roviding therapeutic recreation-based treatment program opportunities to all program participants. Participate in the development of the interdisciplinary treatment plans and participate in the

development of recreational therapy programs for Adults and educate the staff in carryover.

• Provide individual and group therapy in a safe and effective manner to all program participants.
• Complete assessment/evaluation in the areas of Recreational Therapy upon admission of all program participants.
• Work directly with paraprofessional staff to facilitate training and program participant growth in the areas of Recreational Therapy.
• Assist in the development of the rehabilitation plan of care to meet the needs of each program participant.
• Communicate with the program participant, family and funder’s as needed to clearly communicate status and need of services.
• Remain current and compliant with federal, state and accrediting body regulations and standards.
• Adhere to work practices consistent with mission, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all the code of ethics, standards of practice and continuing education requirements of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Procure and maintain all recreational equipment to assure safe and appropriate use by program participants and staff.
• A dvocate and educate staff, program participants, and families in the areas of recreational therapy and therapeutic recreation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy
• Two years of experience in a rehabilitation environment and/or work with persons with neurological and developmental deficits
• Certification of CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
• Knowledge of rehabilitative techniques relative to recreation for persons with diverse neurological impairment
• Be able to interpret various evaluations and from various disciplines (Neuropsychology, Occupational/Speech/Physical therapies) and the relevance to their practice
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm professional manner
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Why Join Us?

• PRN position
• Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network
• Work with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serve
• Enjoy complex work that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve
• Since our funding comes from Federal and State payers, we offer stability, and secure work opportunities

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!