Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Lima, United States - Mercy Health

Description

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Job Summary:
Responsible for evaluation, planning, implementation of rehabilitation services within the BHI.

Designs and implements specialized therapeutic groups for patients and families on all program areas, including education, support services and community resources.

Works within a team in the delivery of care and actively participates in care planning. Considerable knowledge of the therapeutic recreation principles, techniques and methods and their application to the population served. Knowledge of the physiological, sociological and psychological implications for the disease processes experienced by the population served. Experience working in a psychiatrics setting highly preferred.


Essential Functions:

25% Develops and implements specialized rehabilitation therapy services for patients to promote social interaction, to encourage beneficial and appropriate utilization of leisure time and improve overall wellness.

Evaluates rehabilitation therapy needs for patients with particular attention to activities of daily living, communication skills, physical exercise and positive coping strategies.

Plans organizes and facilitates assigned groups and rehabilitation therapy programs. Coordinates with staff for the implementation of special activities or programming occurring outside scheduled therapy hours as needed. (weekends/Holidays). Actively participates in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and coordinated services with Staff.

15% Documents patient status and progress in patient's medical record as per program guidelines.

Meets individually, as needed with clients and or their families to work on treatment goals through the use of rehabilitation activities.

Participates in the discharge planning for patients as part of the treatment team. Evaluates effectiveness of treatment, integrates new information and skills as needed to improve treatment outcomes. Develops and updates the community resource network program for the rehabilitation therapy program. With the treatment team, provides referrals to community resources after discharge as needed.

15% Supervises and gives specific directions to students, staff and volunteers during rehabilitation therapy activities. Orders rehabilitation therapy supplies/equipment with regard to need, cost and timeliness. Keeps within budget constraints. Follows procedures set for purchasing and reimbursement of expenses.

Maintains inventory of rehabilitation supplies/equipment reconciling purchase order request to maximize accountability, maintain safety of equipment and ensure the appropriate levels of supplies/equipment necessary for continuity of program activities.

Works with team members and or director to provide appropriate coverage for scheduled absences.

15% Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reports to designated Manager (or employee hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or policies.

Demonstrates ethical sound professional practices and personal accountability. Acts in alignment with the mission and core values of Mercy Health. Holds others accountable to standards of performance.

Displays a curiosity and desire for Knowledge and staying current with colleagues, be curious about business and the health care services industry.

Regularly invests time in encouraging the team to innovate, continuously improve process and share knowledge. Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and PHI. Uses and discloses only information which is necessary to perform the function of the job. Maintains compliance with establishes corporate and departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement program, customer service and productivity expectations. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with stated cored values of Mercy and Behavioral Health Department code of Ethics.

Participates in administrative meeting and committees (staff meetings, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, employee engagement etc) to exchange information that relates to program updates, identify program barriers and anticipate future program needs in accordance with appropriate accreditation standards and within facility policies.

15% Participates in the supervision of clinical interns or students and or volunteers, utilizing orientation, observation, record reviews, feedback and evaluations as required.

Participates in the safe management of the milieu, intervening effectively with patients who behave inappropriately or who are having coping difficulty, utilizing effective non-abusive crisis prevention/intervention techniques.

Treats patients and families with empathy and respect.

Maintains effective working relationships with team members, (requires both flexibility and setting limits) Performs work in accordance with the facility standards and policies regarding risk management, safety, infection control etc.

15% Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care to our patients, families and co-workers.

Develops annual personalized professional foals in conjunction with supervisor. Seeks and participates in learning opportunities that meet personal and departmental goals.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Required Minimum Education: 4 year/bachelors degree in social work, recreation therapy, music, expressive therapist, human services or counseling.

Preferred Education:
Graduate Degree- Master, MBA etc in Social work, recreation therapy, music or expressive therapist.

Required Licensure/Certification:
The candidate must have their CTRS upon hire as this is a requirement for OMHAS.

Minimum years and experience: 1-3 years mental health or substance abuse preferred. Experience working in a psychiatric setting highly preferred.

Non-Exempt

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40


Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)


Department:

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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