Description

The Recreation Therapist plans, coordinates and directs patient participation in selected activities, with the Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital setting. Provides treatment services and recreational therapy services using a variety of techniques such as games, social activities, art, crafts, dance and movement, drama, sports and music to create an atmosphere of sociability.

+ Recreation Therapy provides a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills of coping skills during hospitalization and after discharge in the community.

+ Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress.

+ Assesses patients using information from observations, medical records, standardized assessments, the medical staff, and the patient themselves.

+ Develops and implements therapeutic interventions consistent with the clients’ needs and interests.

+ Performs patient care in accordance with identified needs and established policies, procedures and protocols.

+ Evaluates patient’s response to interventions. Modifies treatment plan appropriately.

+ Works in conjunction or collaboration with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers.

+ Documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Schedule: 4x10 or 3x/12 - must be able to work weekend

Qualifications

Skills

Required

+ Communication: Advanced

Motivations

Required

+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Required

+ Cert Thera Rec Spec

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