Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Senior - Minneapolis, United States - Allina Health

Description

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

March 04, 2024

Department:

Mental Health Management Program

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 4th

Job Summary:

Provides assessment and goal oriented treatment for rehabilitation and/or modification of specific physical, mental, emotional or social behaviors.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)
• 8 hours per day
• Day/Evening
• Every 4th weekend

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic recreation.
  • Plans, reviews and revises programs according to patient needs and professional trends in therapeutic recreation.
  • Maintains safety of patient and staff.
  • Cleans and organizes treatment space.
  • Keeps equipment in working order.
  • Documents patient treatment goals and progress.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary communication.
  • Collaborates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and goal setting.
  • Conveys observations and changes to the team.
  • Participates in problem solving with regard to treatment planning.
  • Provides student education and evaluation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational and Leisure studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation required
• 2 to 5 years of experience in the field of Therapeutic Recreation required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire and
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification required upon hire
• Physical Demands:Medium Work*Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.