Recreational Therapist

Job Details:

Job Location:

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine - Worcester, MA , Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $24.00 - $32.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Days.

The Recreational Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

• The Recreational Therapist demonstrates responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.
• Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Director.
• Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
• Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care.
• Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques, as required.
• Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
• Document services rendered in accordance with established criteria.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Masters degree preferred.
• Licensure:
  Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: occupational or recreation preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements:
  Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Preventative Management Aggressive Behavior Training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary for Full-Time positions.
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long term disability insurance for Full-Time positions.
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer:
Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Hospital for Behavioral Medicine.

This is a full-time role and the expected compensation range for this role is $24.00 - $32.00 hourly. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level.

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