Therapeutic Recreational Therapist- Ambulatory Psychiatry

Job Title & Specialty Area: Therapeutic Recreational Therapist

Department: Psychiatric Day Treatment Program

Location: Specialty Center Mockingbird Lane

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 1341 W. Mockingbird Lane Ste 500 E Dallas, TX 75247

Job Type: On-Site

Additional Information: In this role you will serve in the department of Psychiatry. This is an ambulatory psychiatry PHP (partial hospitalization program).

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

As part of the multidisciplinary team, this position schedules, organizes, plans and leads milieu activities that meet the specific needs of patients and their families across a continuum of care. Responsibilities include: Planning and implementing therapeutic recreational and leisure activities, leisure activity assessment and education, and community re-integration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe and effective treatment to patients through the use of therapeutic activities and groups such as social skills, communication, self esteem, etc. Coordinates a planned, yet flexible of activities within a Monday- Friday ambulatory program. Identify daily activities that will be appropriate for level of care, based on information gathered from treatment planning meetings.
• Provide teaching, leadership, guidance and materials for activities led by others; participate in the development, review and revision of services and policies and programs; coordinate activities with Child Life department and schedule outside therapist for groups, i.e., dance, art, or music therapy as clinically appropriate; accurately and legibly document patient's participation in therapeutic activities/groups.
• Monitor and purchase supplies and equipment needed for activities and groups; monitor playground and activity room facilities for safety and report any unsafe environmental situations to the Engineering Department; assist Milieu Therapists in development of goals and home programs.
• Performs other duties and special projects as needed and as training and education allows.

How You'll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years experience in child or adolescent psychiatry required

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) upon hire required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required

JOB PROFILE

• Requires experience in own professional discipline to appropriately apply own knowledge; broadens own professional expertise and acquires higher level skills
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• No supervisory responsibilities but may provide informal guidance to new team members
• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using professional/technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.