Recreation Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for providing compassionate care to those in need? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital is searching for a dedicated Recreation Specialist to join our team. This position assists professional staff in the care and treatment of patients at a Joint Commission accredited Psychiatric Hospital operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities utilizing recognized recreation, art, and other adjunctive therapies. Implements and evaluates basic therapeutic treatment programs as recommended by the patient's treatment team to facilitate change in the patient's behavior. The responsibilities include teaching patients skill-building in community integration areas such as independent travel, money management and social intervention. Participates in planned recreation and social programs. Other related duties as assigned. Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position.

This is a tobacco free facility. Chosen applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug and alcohol screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies. Candidate must successfully pass a background screening.

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Education:

Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours with at least eighteen (18) hours in health, physical education, recreation, fine arts and/or therapeutic recreation from an accredited college or university.

Education Substitution:

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of health, physical education, recreation, or fine arts may substitute for the required education.

Licensure/Certifications:

Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) OR certification as a Activity Professional Certified (APC) from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) may substitute for the required education.

Experience:

None.

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110-bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides quality patient care and a safe environment for its patients, who are often committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial syste m. As a training site for future health care professionals, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides on-site learning experiences for educating physicians, nurses, practical nurses, psychologists, counselors, health care administrators, technicians, and supportive services personnel. The hospital holds accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through ongoing collaboration with Marshall Universitys Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospitals own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.