RECREATION/ACTIVITY THERAPIST

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Freedom Behavioral is now providing services to adolescents in Bastrop, LA!

We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees.  Previous experience caring for adolescent patients is essential. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now! We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

This position will report to the Director of Clinical Social Services and will provide oversight for medically-approved activities for the patients within the facility. Activities may include leisure skills, social activities, physical/exercise, cognitive challenges and arts and crafts. The Activities Coordinator provides support to the clinical department through teamwork and input into the patient's overall psychosocial needs.  

Duties include: 

Be responsible for providing a full range of recreation therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a manner consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards

Provide recreation therapy services both independently and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team

Assisting in scheduling activities

Participating and observing patients during activities

Tracking progress and recording goals

Consulting with residents

Meet with individual and family at least two times a month for family sessions

Meet with individual and psychiatrist monthly for drug management as needed

Keep meticulous notes for each therapy session, whether individual or group

Documents group participation, according to documentation requirements

 Requirements: 4 year degree with focus in Recreational Therapy or 4 year degree with CRTS certification

Qualified applicants also have a basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria and a basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions. 

Freedom Behavioral provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to Federal law requirements, FB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.