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Recreational Therapist

4 months ago

Bremerton, United States Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) Full time

Youth Inpatient Unit Recreational Therapist

Full-time: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-6:30pm (with potential flexibility)

Hiring Range: $29.58 - $36.97 Per Hour

Sign On Bonus $2000

Benefits:

* Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
* Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
* Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
* Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
* An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

General Summary of Duties:

The Recreational Therapist functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. They will demonstrate the skill and experience to develop, plan, administer and evaluate safe recreation therapy for adolescent clients on the Youth Inpatient Unit.

What we're looking for:

* Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics
* Knowledge of behavioral health issues and recovery principles
* Leadership, planning, and facilitation skills
* Ability to work with all clients in a therapeutic manner
* Experience in intervening and de-escalating clients

Primary Responsibilities:

* Assesses, plans, administers, evaluates and provides safe therapeutic recreation therapy for the clients on the Youth Inpatient Unit
* Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and training sessions.
* Instructs, assists, and provides skill development and overall supervision to clients regarding daily living activities, life skills, social skills, vocational skills, and leisure/recreation skills and activities.
* Initiates services to the clients through implementation of a therapeutic recreation activity.
* Plans and leads educational and information groups for residents.
* Ensures the care, safety, and supervision of clients.
* Documents the provision of care and the clinical and behavioral observations of residents in the progress notes.

Minimum Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy. Experience (minimum of two years of job-related experience)

LICENSURE: Certified as a Recreation Therapist (CTRS), WA State Registered Recreation Therapist, Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working in residential or inpatient treatment setting.
* Experience with new program development and implementation.
* A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary

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