Certified Recreation Therapist

Certified Recreation Therapist

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

Job Description

• Plan and implement therapeutic activities for all geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients, which may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services to patients under Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's care for emotional or substance abuse problems.
• Maintain knowledge of, participate in further training provided, and understand the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g., bloodborne pathogen exposures).
• Conduct group and individual sessions for patients, drawing from mediums such as art therapy, movement therapy, physical therapy, occupational rehabilitation, exercise, games, or leisure activities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans.
• Demonstrate sound application of activity therapy theory and methodology.
• Provide individual activity therapy as ordered by the patient's physician.
• Regularly communicate with community resources and partners to schedule hospital groups pertaining to canine therapy, music therapy, equestrian therapy, and other community-based resources to supplement programming at the hospital.
• Evaluate patient progress and document results in patient charts and department records.
• Contribute effectively to discharge planning.
• Perform routine and assigned clinical and administrative tasks.
• Provide direct support to Adjunctive Therapist Aides, reviewing and signing off on their documentation.
• Exhibit a commitment to quality and process improvement.
• Uphold the organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with a certification in music, art, physical, occupational, or recreation therapy.
• One year of experience in a healthcare field with emphasis in activities and/or recreational therapy.
• Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
• Demonstrated group process, teaching, or training skills.
• Experience in a psychiatric care environment preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Maintain confidentiality of patients at all times.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: see details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to five (5) pounds.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement