expressive activity therapist

Responsibilities:

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Administratively and clinically responsible for providing recreational/expressive therapies activities for adolescents, and adults from the ages of Assume delegated responsibility as liaison to treatment teams in which they must exhibit in-depth knowledge in assessment and prescription of Expressive Therapy program for individual patient needs.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of Recreational therapy standards of practice as certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Knowledge of group dynamics and the provisions of a therapeutically safe environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain an empathetic therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Ability to assess and document patient progress during treatment.
• Ability to communicate clinical input as a member of the patient's multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to function as a Handle With Care team member.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

***Must be available to work a fixed scheduled Tues- Sat or Sun- Thurs***

• Master's degree in Recreational Therapy.
• Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Eligible for (or possess) current license in District of Columbia.
• One Year of experience as a Recreational Therapist.

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