Recreational Therapist

Adelphi is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide services at a residential behavioral health facility in Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico.

• Job
  -NSRTC-01
• Profession:
  Recreational Therapist
• Location:
  
  Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico
• Facility Type:
  Adolescent behavioral health and substance use treatment facility
• Job Type: Contract
• Assignment Length: 1 year (Potential for a long term contract)
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  40 hours/week, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
• Rate: $55/hr

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Therapy
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth in clinical or therapeutic setting especially with behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, or trauma-informed care.

• Conduct individual assessments of each resident at the time of admission.
• Use this information to develop an individualized recreation therapy treatment plan.
• Plan and implement individual and group recreation activities for adolescents at facility using accepted recreational therapy techniques for youth with chemical dependence, emotional and behavioral disturbances.
• Document in the resident's medical record progress regarding objectives, goals, changes in resident's condition and in recreational treatment plan.
• Plan, implement and evaluate adventure-based programming which includes camping, fishing, cross country, skiing, hiking, backpacking, etc.
• Identify and ensure procurement of proper equipment needed to complete planned recreational activities.
• Ensure the recreation component of the treatment plan adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings and treatment plan reviews.
• Work closely with other facility staff to provide holistic treatment services.