Recreational Therapist Job at Rogers Behavioral Health (Oconomowoc)

Job Description

The recreational therapist develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas. The Recreational Therapist will have a working knowledge of a psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes and challenge course.

Job Responsibility

Have a working knowledge of a psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting
Utilizes recreational activities to aid patients /residents to learn to apply and utilize recovery skills being taught in protocol sessions
Provides individualized treatment within a group setting
Awareness of CBT and DBT skills
Conduct experiential therapy, as scheduled
Evaluate, plan and coordinate programming to meet patients’/residents’ needs
Maintain Experiential Therapy environments for safety and supplies
Be flexible with work assignments, including schedule changes and program additions
Have a good working knowledge of a variety of experiential therapies
Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Rogers policy
Complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy
Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patients’/residents’ safety
Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible
Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships
Demonstrate knowledge of psychosocial functioning of each patient/resident group. Know the common diagnostic categories and their relationship to patients’/residents’ behavior within the setting. Demonstrate knowledge of treatment procedures/models (behavioral, recovery, etc.) and application within a therapy setting
Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s)
Complete all required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and Rogers
Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required
Meet with the manager of Experiential Therapy monthly regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation and problem reporting
Conduct program-specific programming off Rogers Behavioral Health grounds, following procedures for using Rogers owned vehicles, for designated patient populations
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

BS/BA degree is required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required
A Master’s degree in these areas is also preferred
Certification/registration through appropriate credentialing board preferred
Valid driver license in the state of employment (Residential and PHP/IOP assignments)
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification
Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training
Ropes and Challenge Course training by Rogers Memorial Hospital, with yearly renewal (where applicable to the position)
Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 are required to have at least one (1) year of educational or work experience and a licensure or certification when serving children with mental health disorders
Applicable to Experiential Therapy pool and Experiential Therapy fixed FTE staff dedicated to a residential cost center: Compliance in Residential Care Centers (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee training requirements

Nice to have

Art Credential - Cert
Art Therapist Registered - Cert
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Spec - Cert
Dance Therapist - Cert
Music Therapist - Cert

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
401(k) retirement plan
Employee share program
Life/disability insurance
Flex spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Health and wellness program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
$5,000.00 retention bonus available

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