Recreation Therapist

4 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States UHS Full time
Job Summary

The Recreation Therapist - Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating age-appropriate therapeutic recreation programs for behavioral health patients based on evidence-based practice. This role involves providing group therapy, expressive therapies, recreation, and psych education in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team. The Recreation Therapist is also responsible for supervising Activity Aides, Music Therapists, and other personnel, maintaining safety standards, and QPI for the department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Document provision of services, including assessments, Master Treatment Plans, and daily Progress Notes.
  • Review and co-sign documents prepared by the Activity Specialists.
  • Develop programs and facilitate Specialized Therapeutic Services for inpatient and outpatient patients with a wide range of mental health illnesses.
  • Supervise Recreation Therapists, Music Therapists, Activity Specialists, and Lifeguards as needed.
  • Develop department Policies and Procedures as needed.
  • Develop and monitor QPI of department on a quarterly basis.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory, supply inventory, and purchasing of equipment and supplies.
  • Schedule use of all recreational facilities throughout the hospital.
  • Assume duties of S.T.S. Director in their absence.
  • Oversee and evaluate Internship program.
  • Supervise Special Events provided by STS department.
Qualifications
  • Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of age-appropriate recreational/music activities and the ability to modify and/or adapt activities to suit specific populations and treatment plans.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Therapeutic Recreation or Music Therapy.
  • Masters Degree in Recreational Therapy preferred.
License and Certifications
  • Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification through the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification required.
  • Music Therapist Board Certified preferred.
  • Must have current High and Low Elements Facilitator Certification or acquire within 90 days of hire.
Experience
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year in experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation/music therapy programs in a psychiatric or hospital setting.
  • Experience with children, adolescents, adults, and military in psychiatric and/or hospital settings.
Physical Requirements
  • Walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • Required lifting items 25-50 pounds.
  • Requires frequent pushing, pulling, kneeling, grasping, twisting, and bending.
  • Repetitive use of hands.
  • Requires hearing and vision to be correctable to fall within normal range.
  • Requires working outside for periods of time.

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