Recreation Therapist - Panorama City
1 week ago
Job description
Job Summary
Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, California is seeking a qualified and dedicated Recreation Therapist to join their team. This is an individual contributor role that will work in a variety of settings. Responsibilities will range from providing direct care and support to individuals, families and groups. The Recreation Therapist will take a holistic approach by assessing the individual's diagnosis and formulating a treatment plan that will aid in their overall physical, mental, emotional health, improve quality of life and daily functioning. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and provide superior support to the patients, families and the health team.
Benefits
- Benefits package
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the diagnosis of individuals served and formulate treatment plans and goals
- Interview and evaluate levels of functioning and determine the interventions or modalities by which their goals are to be achieved
- Facilitate and coordinate group therapy services
- Monitor patient progress and re-evaluate goals in order to develop a comprehensive plan
- Develop treatment objectives that are included in the treatment plan
- Provide direct care and support to individuals, families and groups
- Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and quality improvement activities
- Maintains detailed patient records, documents clinical notes on patient charts, and prepares progress reports in a timely manner
- Utilize evidence-based treatment in all aspects of the position
- Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, offering therapeutic insights where specific patient issues are discussed. Designs and adjusts treatment programs based on the evolving needs of the patient.
- Provides feedback to the interdisciplinary team regarding the patient's progress, recommending any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
- Contributes to the planning and development of recreation therapy services and programs, including setting and evaluating program goals, objectives, and outcomes.
- Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions designed to enhance physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning, while fostering independence in daily activities. Selects therapeutic interventions such as leisure education, social and recreational activities, arts, music, movement, exercise, sports, horticulture tailored to each patient's interests, needs, and abilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Recreation Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
- Current certification to practice as a Recreation Therapist issued by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification or certification to practice as a CTRS issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
- Previous clinical experience in a mental health setting preferred
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, positive attitude, compassion, excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations. Policies/Ethical Conduct, adhering to state practices, and other regulatory agencies
- Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and time management skills
- Ability to work flexible hours
EEOC Statement
This job description will be used in accordance with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws. The organization does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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