Recreation Therapist II Correctional Health
6 days ago
Join the County of Los Angeles, CA team as a Recreation Therapist II Correctional Health and contribute to the well-being of our community.
About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recreation Therapist II Correctional Health to join our team. As a Recreation Therapist II Correctional Health, you will be responsible for providing a full range of professional recreational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, organize, and direct a recreation therapy program designed to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of hospital, clinic, or institutionalized patients or clients.
- Supervise and conduct a variety of individual and group therapeutic recreational, social, and physical treatment modalities and techniques.
- Select, administer, analyze, and interpret a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques of cognitive and social skills, affective behavior, and sensory motor integration to evaluate patients or clients.
- Define recreation therapy goals and objectives and plan, develop, and implement the recreation therapy programs through effective and efficient utilization of subordinate staff, recreation facilities, and equipment and supplies.
- Contribute to the medical and rehabilitative services by participating in case, colleague, and systems consultations, and serve on special committees representing recreation therapy in various hospitals, institutions, departmental, or community settings.
- Conduct and/or coordinate social/leisure discharge planning and community adjustment programs, and referral and patient-family education services to assist the patient or client in reintegrating into the community and utilizing community resources.
- Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of existing recreation therapy programs and services and revise or modify the program in keeping with the changing needs of the patient and the inter-disciplinary team objectives.
- Document treatment services in accordance with departmental, local, state, federal, and JCAHO regulations and regulatory standards.
- Delegate responsibilities and assign treatment procedures to subordinate recreation therapy personnel and students, review their work, and may prepare their performance evaluations.
- Orient new staff and members of the inter-disciplinary team to therapeutic recreation procedures and the role of recreation therapy and provide ongoing informal and formal in-service training to recreation therapy staff.
- Provide technical guidance to subordinate staff and students by instructing and training them in therapeutic methods and by recommending treatment modalities and intervention when appropriate.
- Evaluate current and future need for facilities, supplies, and equipment, prepare and submit budget requests, and follow through with ordering supplies and equipment.
- Attend and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation.
- Two (2) years of experience in the practice of Recreation Therapy at the level of Recreation Therapist I.
- Current certification to practice as a Recreation Therapist issued by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification -OR- Current certification to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
This position requires working in a correctional facility and may involve exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and stressful situations.
BenefitsThe County of Los Angeles offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
How to ApplyTo apply for this position, please submit your application online through the County of Los Angeles website. Please ensure that your application is complete and accurate, as incomplete or inaccurate applications may not be considered.
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