Recreational Therapist

Job Summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Recreational Therapist to join our team at a correctional facility. As a Recreational Therapist, you will provide treatment services to offenders to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence as well as reduce or eliminate the effect of illness or disability.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and apply therapeutic interventions based on clinical techniques and procedures related to recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and drama therapy.
Identify interest and evaluate needs to develop recreational interventions to treat offenders with mental illness or developmental disability based on professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Participate in treatment/habilitation team meetings with pertinent personnel such as mental health professionals, physicians, nurses, counselors, and educators regarding offender treatment and programming.
Participate in the preparation of or prepare documentation relating to a offender's treatment or habilitation plan and participate in the preparation of regular, annual, quarterly, and special reports of activity therapy services.

Requirements

Certification as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS)
Current CPR certification accepted by American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation
Correctional experience preferred

About Wexford Health Sources

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do more, then look at Wexford Health.

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