beacon Behavioral at our inpatient Hospital in Lacombe is looking to add a PRN Certified Recreational Therapist. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with a Therapeutic concentration. Masters preferred. Must be certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.
- Minimum of 1 year of job-related experience.
- Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Beacon Behavioral Health. Uphold and embody Beacon Behavioral Health's 5 Commandments for Exceptional Customer Service. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Plan, organize, facilitate, and evaluate Therapeutic Recreation programs to address patients' social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual needs related to maintaining quality of life. Responsible for daily recreational therapy groups. Works collaboratively with the social worker to complete the psychosocial assessment, including but not limited to leisure and recreation assessment within 72 hours. Thoroughly document therapeutic interventions on the daily progress note and assure that all documentation is complete prior to billing for services. Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team by attending weekly treatment teams. Create treatment plans and programs that meet patients' needs and interests. Maintain inventory of all activity/therapy supplies. Participates in discharge planning under appropriate supervision; fax discharge packets, obtain written consent to release information, coordinate discharge transport, and other duties as assigned. Supervises Activity Therapy Interns and Recreation Technicians in accordance with the program's policy and procedures. Responsible for developing monthly activity calendar of therapeutic events that will assist patients with treatment goals and enhancing leisure skills as they relate to mental illness. Participates in performance improvement activities to ensure important processes and activities are measured, assessed and improved. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Beacon is an EEO employer.
