Certified Recreational Therapist Per diem
Shift details: Per diem as needed flexible schedule
New grads welcome to apply!! Willing to train individuals with a passion to learn!!
Job Summary:
The Certified Recreational Therapist will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to all patient populations including Special Needs, Adult, Child and Adolescent. Has the ability to use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the potential for recovery and wellness for every person we serve.
Essential Functions:
- Develops and conducts group therapy
- Provides assessment to identify patient leisure needs
- Documents pertinent clinical data following group
- Provides individual assessment to patients as needed and makes recommendations to treatment team regarding needs for specialized rehab services or for planning for discharge and aftercare support.
- Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies
- Assists in maintaining unit arts supplies and reports issues to the Director.
- Assists as necessary for projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by supervisor
Essential Competencies:
- Effective group facilitation
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their effects on functional capacity
- Knowledge of therapeutic use of multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation
- Understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients’ interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs
- Ability to effectively redirect patients and set clear, timely limits on inappropriate behavior
Requirements
· Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Required
· Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation
· Two to three years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience preferred
Salary: $62,400.00 - $83,200.00
JOIN A TEAM THAT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) is a 117-bed psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults through acute inpatient stabilization and outpatient services. Under dynamic new leadership, we're building an exceptional workplace culture focused on outstanding patient care and employee satisfaction.
Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment while ensuring patients and their families feel supported throughout their healing journey. We're committed to creating an environment where our dedicated team members can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their community.
Located conveniently in Westborough at Routes 495 and 9.
Advance your career. Advance mental healthcare.
Benefits
Eligible employees receive a generous benefits package including holiday premium pay, shift differentials, health, dental and vision coverage, 401(K) plan, health & dependent Flexible Spending accounts, generous paid time off, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and an employee referral bonus plan.
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