Certified Recreation Therapist

Certified Recreation Therapist

Location: Santa Rosa, California

Job Description:

• Plan and implement therapeutic activities for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients.
• Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team for patients with emotional or substance abuse problems.
• Maintain knowledge of occupational health hazards and participate in further training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct group and individual sessions for patients using art therapy, movement therapy, physical therapy, or leisure activities.
• Develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide individual activity therapy as ordered by the patient's physician.
• Communicate with community resources for supplemental programming like canine, music, and equestrian therapy.

Administrative Assignments:

• Evaluate patient progress and document results in patient charts.
• Contribute to discharge planning.
• Perform routine clinical and administrative tasks.
• Support Adjunctive Therapist Aides and review their documentation.
• Commit to quality and process improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with certification in music, art, physical, occupational, or recreation therapy.
• One year of experience in a healthcare field focusing on activities or recreational therapy.
• Current CPR certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
• Group process, teaching, or training skills.

Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Use standard office equipment and input information into a computer.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic.
• Sit or stand for periods and lift up to five pounds.

Benefits:

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