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Recreation Therapist
- Catholic Health Services (Smithtown, NY)
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Overview The Psychiatric Recreation Therapist will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with psychiatric or mental health conditions. The role focuses on using leisure and recreational activities to improve emotional, cognitive, and social functioning in a therapeutic setting. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that each patient receives holistic, person-centered care. Job Details Recreation Therapist Responsibilities : Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team in establishing and implementing a program of recreational and therapeutic services for the psychiatric patient Develops standards of care which reflect current theoretical knowledge and a desirable level of excellence in therapeutic recreation practice. Participates in maintaining the philosophy and objectives of the psychiatric division. Develops and revises as needed, therapeutic recreation policies and procedures in accordance with JCAHO, Dept. of Health, and Dept. of Mental Hygiene regulations and requirements. Assesses, evaluates, plans and implements therapeutic recreational activities Performs therapeutic recreation assessments utilizing a patient centered approach which incorporates integration into the multidisciplinary treatment plan. Plans recreation activities for all psychiatric patients based on the therapeutic assessment. Evaluates and updates recreational needs of the psychiatric patient on an ongoing basis. Communicates patient’s recreational needs to the members of the multidisciplinary team on a regular basis. Documents assessment, treatment plan, intervention, and evaluation on appropriate medical records. Plans therapeutic recreation activities based on the changing needs of the psychiatric population Plans and implements a therapeutic craft program that is creative, imaginative, and meets the need of the changing psychiatric population. Provides a variety of services to the psychiatric patient Coordinates program seamlessly between 1 North and 3 East. Conducts individual therapy in accordance with standards of practice. Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment in the activity area. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Licensure/Certification: Current Certification in Therapeutic Recreation. Skills, Knowledge or Abilities: Certified by the National Counsel of Therapeutic Recreation as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Experience: 3-5 years recent experience in an acute care facility. Salary Range USD $33.90 - USD $45.20 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
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