Psychiatric Recreation Technician - Norwalk, Connecticut
3 days ago

Job description
Description
Position at Norwalk Hospital Association
Three 8-hr shifts; Tues, Thurs, and Sat on week one and then Sun, Tues, and Thurs on week two
Summary:
To provide care to patients with behavioral and substance disorders as it relates to recreational and occupational therapy.
Responsibilities:
1. CARE DELIVERY/THERPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS Criteria A: Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse within scope of practice. CARE DELIVERY/THERPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS Criteria B: Plans and directs recreation therapy groups and activities for psychiatric and addiction patients CARE DELIVERY/THERPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS Criteria C: Meets with patients individually to assess and make recommendations to treatment team regarding patient issues. CARE DELIVERY/THERPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS Criteria D: Recognizes and reports issues related to patient safety, including homicidal and suicidal behavior, as well as symptoms of escalating behavior.
2. Patient/Family Education Criteria A: Assesses the learning needs as it pertains to issues of occupational/recreational therapy of patient/family, significant others. Patient/Family Education Criteria B: Plans and provides appropriate instruction as it relates to leisure activities, relaxation therapy, distraction techniques, and alternate, effective, coping skills Patient/Family Education Criteria C: Documents education given as well as patient's response
3. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Provides at least one in-service to the staff as it relates to the role of recreational therapy and patient care. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Attends at least 2 in-services as it relates to patient care issues and psychiatry. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains Educational Record
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
5. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE
Other Information:
Required: Minimally requires an Associates Degree in Recreational Therapy
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: None
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 338
Department: Psych Unit
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $ $38.85 Hourly
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