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Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist

1 month ago


Houston, United States NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals Full time

HEALING THE BODY AND MIND….

Founded fifteen (15) years ago, NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is the largest hospital system in the nation providing care to patients with both neurological and medical needs.  We are unique in that we serve a population which others have been previously been unable to, largely due the patient’s underlying medial issues.  Our facilities maintain an inter-disciplinary focus using a multi-specialty approach for both neuropsychiatric and complex medical care issues.  This proven approach provides unrivaled quality care for all of our patients.  We have multiple locations throughout the United States and are continuing to add locations to ensure better access to our unique model of care. 


NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for a Certified Recreational Therapist at our Medical Behavioral Hospital of Clear Lake location. NPH is the national leader in providing medical and neurobehavioral care to patients in acute psychiatric distress.  You will be joining a team of rock star staff who provide exceptional, patient-centered care and understand our patients are always our number one priority The Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist will provide goal directed interventions to promote the independent physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning of disabled persons by enhancing current skills and facilitating the establishment of new skills for daily living and functioning. 

 

Benefits of joining NPH 

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
  • Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
  • Special tuition offers through Capella University
  • Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
  • Employee Discounts through LifeMart

  • Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
  • Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on patient’s initial admission assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
  • Encourage patients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and horticulture.
  • Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
  • Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
  • Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
  • Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
  • Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.
  • Displays concern and initiative. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
  • Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
  • Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
  • Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
  • Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
  • Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.
  • Assist with other tasks as directed by supervisor.
  • Supervise the activity program, staff, plans, etc.
  • Understands and adheres to NPH’s compliance standards as they appear in NPH’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
  • Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and hospital regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  • Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

  • Graduate of a baccalaureate degree program with a specialization in therapeutic recreation, that includes completion of an internship.
  • CTRS required
  • BLS and HWC obtained during orientation.
  • Has demonstrated competence to practice as a therapeutic recreation specialist and/or recreation therapist.
  • Able to lead and motivate people. 
  • Good planning and organizational skills.
  • Creative and resourceful in their therapy techniques.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
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