RECREATION THERAPIST

Responsibilities

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR RECREATION THERAPIST

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta GA. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth.

We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism.

A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Much more online at http : / / www.laurelheightshospital.com

The Recreation Therapist at Laurel Heights Hospital must be able to provide expertise in creating and leading recreation groups for children and adolescents with mental health and co-occurring diagnosis.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards :

• Reports to the Recreation Therapy Manager
• Leads evening and weekend programming, planning, and facilitating on-campus and off campus activities
• Obtains information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patient themselves to assess capabilities, needs and interests
• Observes, analyzes, and records youth’s participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed
• Conducts therapy sessions to improve patient’s mental and physical well-being
• Confers with members of the treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs
• Develops treatment plans to meet needs of each patient, based on needs assessment, youth interests and objectives of therapy
• Encourages youth with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting life skills and leisure activities, such as sports, games, music, arts and crafts, and gardening
• Instructs youth in activities and techniques, such as sports, gardening, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs
• Plans, organizes, directs and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patient’s rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems
• Prepares and submits reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient’s reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

Schedule is 11 am to 7 : 30 pm. Weekends maybe required

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR RECREATION THERAPIST

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta GA. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth.

We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism.

A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Much more online at http : / / www.laurelheightshospital.com

The Recreation Therapist at Laurel Heights Hospital must be able to provide expertise in creating and leading recreation groups for children and adolescents with mental health and co-occurring diagnosis.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards :

• Reports to the Recreation Therapy Manager
• Leads evening and weekend programming, planning, and facilitating on-campus and off campus activities
• Obtains information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patient themselves to assess capabilities, needs and interests
• Observes, analyzes, and records youth’s participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed
• Conducts therapy sessions to improve patient’s mental and physical well-being
• Confers with members of the treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs
• Develops treatment plans to meet needs of each patient, based on needs assessment, youth interests and objectives of therapy
• Encourages youth with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting life skills and leisure activities, such as sports, games, music, arts and crafts, and gardening
• Instructs youth in activities and techniques, such as sports, gardening, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs
• Plans, organizes, directs and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patient’s rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems
• Prepares and submits reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient’s reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

Schedule is 11 am to 7 : 30 pm. Weekends maybe required

Benefits for this position include :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy
• Experience in recreational therapy or related mental health field required
• Experience in group activity planning and facilitation, required
• Safe driving record
• Physically able to lead groups
• Experience working with adolescents in a mental health residential treatment program, preferred
• Customer service, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Driving van / bus style vehicle
• Diagnostic skills, knowledge of mental illness and its treatment
• Knowledge of safety, risk management, and emergency procedures
• Certified in CPR / First Aid procedures
• Experience working with behaviorally disordered children / adolescents, preferably those with an Autism Spectrum Disorders or related developmentally disabled

Licensure / Certification : CRTS or eligible to obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training, lifeguard certification with 1 year of employment if necessary.

and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment. Employee must have a valid Georgia Driver's License