Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapist

Turning Point is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to work with behavioral health patients (substance abuse/mental health) within an inpatient and partial treatment setting. Recreation Therapists assess the patient's leisure and recreational habits and then provide therapeutic interventions to improve their daily functioning. The main method of intervention is group modality. Essential Core Functions:
Plans and implements therapeutic recreation and psycho-education services for all patients that includes physical fitness, creative expression opportunities, leisure, and general psycho-education learning activities. Administers therapeutic recreational assessment. Documents services and patient response in medical record. Provides progress reports for treatment team meetings. Contributes to the development of treatment plans. Maintains age-appropriate recreation/education supplies and equipment, including purchasing supplies and materials for patient reinforcement/reward program, and holiday celebrations.

Attends and participates in patient treatment team meetings as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Turning Point Care Center, LLC has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse for more than 40 years. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupation Therapy or related field is required. Certification as a Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred. Experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse patients is preferred. Knowledge of variety of recreational activities is required. Must possess ability and willingness to work professionally and effectively with staff, medical staff, patients, administration and others.

Ability to complete documentation that is consistent with policy and good clinical practice.