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.
Therapist at Parkside Hospital Therapist at Parkside Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma Posted in 22 days ago.
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Full-Time Job Description:
Hospital Parkside provides professional purpose, hope and healing. As a member of our staff, you will be part of a mission-driven team, dedicated to changing lives and changing communities, one patient at a time. Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic is a comprehensive mental healthcare system providing acute in-patient care, residential treatment, and outpatient therapy. With a focus on society's most vulnerable population, Parkside provides world-class mental health services focused on youth, ages 5 to 17. For over 65 years, Parkside's physicians, therapists, and staff have provided state of the art, patient-centered care that propel families from hopeful to hope-filled. As a center of excellence, we cultivate talent and provide professional purpose. Together we facilitate healing, one patient at a time. We are looking for an Inpatient Therapist! The Inpatient Therapist is responsible for providing counseling within an inpatient setting with emphasis on therapeutic process and is an integral part of the patient's care team! Apply for more details and a tour of our new facility. Responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, psycho-diagnosis, treatment planning, group and individual therapy, family therapy and discharge planning. Participates in all performance improvement hospital activities. Conducts individual and group therapy for the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Conducts family therapy sessions. Displays good theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and good treatment techniques for each type of therapy. Completes psychosocial evaluations and other assessments on assigned patients in a timely fashion. Displays good interviewing, diagnostic and reporting skills. Functions as a patient and family advocate at all times Demonstrates the ability to identify patient behaviors that require intervention. Continuously observes significant behaviors, actions and activities of the patients. Documents observations in the patients' charts, reflecting implementation of the treatment plan. Reports any unusual occurrences Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Functions as an integral part of the treatment team
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in related field from an accredited university Current Oklahoma
LPC, LCSW, OR LMFT
license CPR/First Aid Certification Aggression Management and Trauma Informed. Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing Basic computer knowledge Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays 401K and match start immediately, and includes a generous match Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability and more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
