Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Adult Outpatient Therapist (Substance Use Division-Pelham)
Career Insights for Recreational Therapist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Alabama data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$50,457 / year median in Alabama
-6% projected decline
Job Description
- The work schedule for this position is four days per week, with some evening hours required.
Therapist I Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in one of the Behavioral Sciences and Medicaid Eligibility, valid AL Driver's license, QSAP, CPR, First Aid, and CPI Certification. Primary job functions and performance expectations: 1. Learns and utilizes Central Alabama Wellness policies and procedures. 2. Provide direct services to the adult and adolescent population.- Ensures that all necessary information is obtained at the intake interview.
- Renders accurate diagnosis based on available information and according to DMH Standards.
- Provide individualized therapy according to local and accepted professional standards.
- Utilizes all means to follow-up with clients in the event of missed or cancelled appointments when therapy is critical.
- Effectively manages program of aftercare services for clients released from hospital.
- Conducts psychosocial evaluations according to accepted professional standards for those clients pending admission to various treatment facilities.
- Exercises proper judgement as to when and where clients are referred.
- Documentation is concise, accurate, and occurs within one working day of all pertinent clinical activities.
- Meets assigned quarterly average for billable direct services.
- Maintains and provides accurate consultation to community agencies.
- Assures prompt and appropriate response in emergencies. 3. Maintains and provides liaison and education for the Center, other community agencies, and the general public.
- Consultation and Education presentations are presented in an effective and professional manner.
- Presentations are accurately targeted toward audience.
- Effectively serves as a positive advocate for mental health services in the area. 4. Maintain and improve Professional Skills.
- Attend and actively participates in professional workshops, inservice training, and Quality Assurance review.
- Read current professional periodicals.
- Effectively utilizes people on staff for consultation.