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.
Recreation Therapist Turning Point is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to work with behavioral health patients (substance abuse/mental health) within an inpatient and partial treatment setting. Recreation Therapists assess the patient's leisure and recreational habits and then provide therapeutic interventions to improve their daily functioning. The main method of intervention is group modality.
Essential Core Functions:
Plans and implements therapeutic recreation and psycho-education services for all patients that includes physical fitness, creative expression opportunities, leisure, and general psycho-education learning activities. Administers therapeutic recreational assessment. Documents services and patient response in medical record. Provides progress reports for treatment team meetings. Contributes to the development of treatment plans. Maintains age-appropriate recreation/education supplies and equipment, including purchasing supplies and materials for patient reinforcement/reward program, and holiday celebrations Attends and participates in patient treatment team meetings as part of the interdisciplinary team.
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//jobs.uhsinc.com/turning-point-care-center Interested in relocating to our community? Learn more about the city of Moultrie and Colquitt County here: https://moultriechamber.com; https://colquittcountyga.gov; https://moultriega.com. Centrally located in South Georgia, our facility is 30 minutes from
I-75, 1.5
hours north of Tallahassee, FL, 3 hours south of Atlanta, GA, and 2.5 hours west of Jacksonville, FL. Our employees reside in Moultrie or surrounding communities including Albany, Tifton, Thomasville, and Valdosta, GA. Turning Point Care Center, LLC For more than 40 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.
Visit our website at https:
//turningpointcare.com to learn more. Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Short and Long Term Disability 401K with match Employee Stock Purchase Plan and additional voluntary benefits and discounts. (Even Pet Insurance!!) Additional benefit details provided at https://benefits.uhsguest.com . Choose "I am a Guest" to view options designed to enhance and promote our employees' health and wellbeing.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupation Therapy or related field is required. Certification as a Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred. Experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse patients is preferred. Knowledge of variety of recreational activities is required. Must possess ability and willingness to work professionally and effectively with staff, medical staff, patients, administration and others. Ability to complete documentation that is consistent with policy and good clinical practice.
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
