Expressive Therapist PRN Position Available In Henry, Georgia

Job Description:

Part Time, WeekendsWhy You Will Love Working With Us!

At PasadenaVilla The Grove, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team ofprofessionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based andpersonalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions.

Ourteams foundation is client centered care and clinical excellencethrough our 5-star service commitment Respect, Accountability,Integrity, Flexibility, Service, and Collaboration. We arecommitted to our team and our team is committed to our clients!

Whatwe offerCollaborative environment dedicated to clinicalexcellenceMultiple Career Development PathwaysCompany SupportedContinuing Education & Certification100% Company Paid EAP EmotionalWell-Being Support401K with

Company MatchGenerous Team MemberReferral ProgramHow You’ll Contribute:

The Recreational Therapistfacilitates recreational therapy groups and organizes leisureprograms for adult clients in a behavioral healthcare setting. TheRecreation Therapist supervises and coordinates activities tosupport clients on their journey to optimal functioning andindependence by providing recreation resources and opportunitieswith a focus on improving health and wellbeing. The RecreationTherapist is responsible for completing recreation assessments togain insights needed to meet the therapeutic needs of individualclients.

Relationships and ContactsWithin the organization:

Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships withpeers, immediate supervisor, and leadership throughout theorganization.

Outside the organization: Initiates and maintainsstrong professional relationships with clients and families,clinical providers, community partners and vendors, asneeded.

Essential ResponsibilitiesCompletes and documentstherapeutic recreational assessments.

Collaborates with clinicalteam members to identify and implement appropriate interventions tomeet the therapeutic needs of individual clients.

Plans andfacilitates therapeutic group and individual therapy to assistclients in developing interpersonal skills and relationships,consistent with treatment goals in accordance with the programschedule.

Actively participates and engages with clients inrecreational activities within the milieu; monitors behavioralinterventions and provides skills coaching, as needed.

Organizes andfacilitates client outings and off-site activities, therapeuticallysupporting social and emotional needs of clients.

Provides communityre-integrative activities that teach or re-teach hobbies andrecreational activities, creating opportunities for clients topractice skills learned throughout the therapeuticprogram.

Therapeutically interacts with clients maintains and modelsappropriate boundaries and social behavior; modifies approaches asneeded in support of coping skill development andutilization.

Completes all documentation required for each client incompliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines andpayor source guidelines.

Reacts therapeutically in crisissituations, as needed.

Maintains therapeutic relationship withclients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriatebehaviors and attitudes.

Plans activities, secures, and maintainssupplies within allocated budget parameters.

Assumes responsibilityfor performance of job duties in the safest possible manner toensure client and team member safety, immediately reports allpreventable hazards and unsafe practices.

AdditionalResponsibilitiesConducts specialized groups as assigned based oneducation, training, and experience; supervises or co-leads groupswith staff or interns when appropriate.

Participates in qualityimprovement initiatives aimed at enhancing client outcomes andstrengthening clinical service delivery.

Maintains knowledge ofcurrent trends and developments in the field by reading appropriatebooks, journals and other literature and attending relatedseminars, conferences, and the like.

Maintains collaborativeprofessional relationships and approaches conflict in aconstructive manner.

Proactively identifies opportunities forcontinuous quality improvement, offer solutions, and participateprocess improvement initiatives.

Performs other duties asassigned.

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What We Are Seeking:

Education andExperiencePosition requires a bachelors degree in psychology,therapeutic recreation, or other related field and two or moreyears of experience within a behavioral healthcare setting.

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) ispreferred.

Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of thisjob, the employee will be required to communicate withpeers/general public, clients and/or vendorsTolerant to variousnoise levels: noise level in the work environment varies may bevery quiet to moderateJob performance will require the ability tomove throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationaryfor extended periods of timeWhile performing the duties of thisjob, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand,walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, tasteor smell.

Ability to move up to 25 poundsSkillCompetenciesDemonstrates appropriate professional boundaries withclients and team members.

Demonstrates an understanding of andadherence to client confidentiality and privacy rights.

Demonstrateseffective written and verbal communication skills with a diversityof individuals.

Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills withclients, families, and community partners.

Demonstrates culturalcompetence and ensures clients beliefs and values are taken intoconsideration throughout therapeutic and recreational activitiesand interactions.

Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to allsafety protocols including infection control, driving safety,violence prevention, fire and emergency procedures.

Demonstrates acommitment to the Companys Treatment Philosophy and corevalues.

Renaissance Health Care, LLC d/b/a Pasadena Villa providesequal employment opportunities without regard to race, color,creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexualorientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genderidentity, genetic information, service in the military, or anyother characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, orlocal law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms andconditions of employment. Renaissance Health Care, LLC d/b/aPasadena Villa reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or applythis job description in any way the organization desires. This jobdescription in no way implies that these are the only duties,including essential duties, to be performed by the employeeoccupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made toreasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied orotherwise. The employment relationship remains At-Will.byJobble