Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Recreational Therapist – Inpatient Psych

If you are looking for a full time position in Social Services, this could be your opportunity. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, documentation, and reporting of all patients assigned. The Recreation Therapist develops and administers therapeutic groups that enhance the patients' physical, cognitive, social, psychological and emotional well being. · Provides recreation therapy services to mental health clients. Performs additional assignments for the department. · Requires Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers therapeutic groups to serve the patient population.
• Administers patient evaluation and treatment employing recreation therapy procedures and interventions.
• Develops and implements treatment plan in collaboration with treatment team and patient.
• Schedules patients, maintains written and verbal communication regarding patient and departmental concerns.
• Submits accurate billing information.
• Participates in teaching, including annual in-service to peers.
• Participates as a clinical instructor for students.
• Acts as advanced clinician for the department precepting other staff and sharing clinical expertise with other department members.
• Completes a pre-approved interdisciplinary project for the department.
• Promotes and contributes to all sanitary and housekeeping policies which are designed to maintain the cleanliness and readiness of all clinic and general staff areas.
• Participates with department and unit quality improvement activities.

What you will need

• Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
• Active certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation required.
• Minimum of 18 months of acute care or inpatient hospital experience. Must be able to provide therapeutic interventions in all delivery arenas.

Pay Range: $23.40 - $32.15

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.