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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Psych
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Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN (In Person)
Part-Time
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Job Description
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Recreational Therapist to join our Inpatient Psych team. This part time role will work 64 hours within a two week pay period on evenings (12:30 PM- 9:00 PM), including every 3rd weekend.
Purpose of this position:
Under general supervision, in order to aid in client rehabilitation, plans, organizes, and conducts a program of recreational activities and outings for groups of juveniles or adults in a residential treatment center, health care facility, or correctional facility.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize and encourage suitable participation in recreational activities suited to improve clients physical and mental health conditions
- Assess clients social and recreational needs, and develop goals with patients/ clients about treatment areas they would like to improve
- Consult with other health care providers and social service providers to discuss and develop overall optimal plans for improving client health and skills
- Reviews notes pertaining to clients backgrounds (e.g. work, medical, and social) to determine possible future needs
- Maintain records of clients progress toward achieving initial goals, clients participation in group activities, and clients behaviors
- Identify current and future material requirements, and order and maintain supplies and equipment for recreational activities and programs
- Teach lessons pertaining to academic and recreational skills and lead group activities in areas that improve clients social skills, organizational skills, communicative abilities, leisure education abilities, life skills, and self-confidence
- Provide clients with opportunities to practice what they learn by organizing activities and outings in the community
- Supervise clients during recreational groups and activities
- Participate in in-service training activities pertaining to safety and security issues, CPR, recreation therapy, and institutional policies
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous group recreation experience with adult psychiatric patients with an emphasis in groups
- Experience in illness management and recovery and motivational interviewing
- CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist