Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Certified Recreational Therapist Per diem

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital  •  Massachusetts (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Shift details: Per diem as needed flexible schedule

New grads welcome to apply!! Willing to train individuals with a passion to learn!!

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

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.

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

About Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is a psychiatric facility located in Westborough, Massachusetts, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health care. As a primary psychiatric hospital, we provide a full continuum of care to meet the evolving needs of individuals and families across our community.

Our mission is to improve the well-being of every person by providing expert clinical care, compassionate support, and a wide range of evidence-based services. From crisis intervention to long-term support, we are here to walk alongside our patients at every stage of their mental health journey.

Our evidenced-based treatment modalities are infused with holistic methods which address the mental health needs of diverse populations. We offer inpatient programs for adults, children, and special needs. We also offer partial and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents and adults.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Westborough, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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