Certified RT Specialist

• Schedule
  
  Hours:
  
  8 AM – 4:30 PM
• Weekday and Weekend availability required
• Location: Long Beach, CA

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) functions under the Director of Social Services to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement evidence‑based therapeutic treatment programs and activities. Utilizing the APIE process (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation), the CTRS ensures that all clinical interventions are specifically tailored to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs and interests of each patient within the facility.

• Supervise, coach, train, and sign off on RT Internship hours.
• Ensure all documentation meets facility, state, and NCTRC standards.
• Conduct activity groups and services of the Recreation Therapy Treatment Program, including assessments, group notes, 1:1 sessions, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Maintain quality verbal reporting and written documentation of patient involvement and progress.
• Coordinate treatment and unit activities with other programs and multidisciplinary staff.
• Represent Recreation Therapy on facility committees and in interactions with patients’ families and support systems.
• Document admissions, discharges, group participation, and complete screenings and treatment plan interventions within required time frames.
• Attend multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Complete data collection for performance improvement activities.
• Keep assigned areas clean, orderly, and safe.
• Work designated holidays as required.

• NCTRC Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational, therapeutic recreation, art, music, or drama therapy required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with acute behavioral health in an inpatient hospital setting (internship or practicum hours may be considered)
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high‑stress or crisis situations.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments.
• Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English
• Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within
  90 days of employment
• Demonstrate understanding and be compliant with Patients’ Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population
• Prior experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for documentation and coordination of care
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and/or cloud‑based communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Zoom)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population
• Crisis prevention/intervention training (e.g., HWC, CPI, PMAB) or de‑escalation certification
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed care principles and culturally responsive practices
• Leadership experience or demonstrated capacity to mentor others

• Independent body mobility to frequently stand, walk long distance corridors, descend and the ability to bend, stoop and sit for a prolonged time.
• May require significant strength and alertness in a crisis to apply non‑violent crisis intervention to containment techniques, or to provide CPR.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to safely assist with the physical management, lifting, or…