Certified Recreational Therapist – Per diem Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Shift details: Per diem as needed flexible schedule New grads welcome to apply!! Willing to train individuals with a passion to learn!!

Job Summary:

The Certified Recreational Therapist will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to all patient populations including Special Needs, Adult, Child and Adolescent. Has the ability to use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the potential for recovery and wellness for every person we serve.

Essential Functions:

+ Develops and conducts group therapy + Provides assessment to identify patient leisure needs + Documents pertinent clinical data following group + Provides individual assessment to patients as needed and makes recommendations to treatment team regarding needs for specialized rehab services or for planning for discharge and aftercare support. + Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies + Assists in maintaining unit arts supplies and reports issues to the Director. + Assists as necessary for projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by supervisor

Essential Competencies:

+ Effective group facilitation + Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their effects on functional capacity + Knowledge of therapeutic use of multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation + Understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients’ interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs + Ability to effectively redirect patients and set clear, timely limits on inappropriate behavior Requirements

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Required
• Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation
• Two to three years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience preferred Benefits Eligible employees receive a generous benefits package including holiday premium pay, shift differentials, health, dental and vision coverage, 401(K) plan, health & dependent Flexible Spending accounts, generous paid time off, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and an employee referral bonus plan.