Recreational Therapist

4 weeks ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Hennepin County Medical Center Full time

Hennepin Healthcare is a comprehensive healthcare system that includes a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. Our system includes a 484-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and suburban communities.

We are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We strive to create an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Job Summary: We are seeking a Recreational Therapist to join our Inpatient Psychiatry team. This part-time role will work 48 hours within a two-week pay period, on a rotating schedule of days/evenings, including every third weekend.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and organize a program of recreational activities and outings for groups of juveniles or adults in a residential treatment center, healthcare facility, or correctional facility.
  • Assess clients' social and recreational needs, and develop goals with patients/clients about treatment areas they would like to improve.
  • Consult with other healthcare providers and social service providers to discuss and develop overall optimal plans for improving client health and skills.
  • Review notes pertaining to clients' backgrounds to determine possible future needs.
  • Maintain records of clients' progress toward achieving initial goals, clients' participation in group activities, and clients' behaviors.
  • Identify current and future material requirements, and order and maintain supplies and equipment for recreational activities and programs.
  • Teach lessons pertaining to academic and recreational skills and lead group activities in areas that improve clients' social skills, organizational skills, communicative abilities, leisure education abilities, life skills, and self-confidence.
  • Provide clients with opportunities to practice what they learn by organizing activities and outings in the community.
  • Supervise clients during recreational groups and activities.
  • Participate in in-service training activities pertaining to safety and security issues, CPR, recreation therapy, and institutional policies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field.
  • Previous group recreation experience with adult psychiatric patients, with an emphasis on groups.
  • Experience in illness management and recovery and motivational interviewing.
  • CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.


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