Hennepin Healthcare
Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Psych – Casual
Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a
casual Recreational Therapist
to join our Inpatient Psych team. This role will work as needed (some on-call coverage with some pre-scheduled shifts) and will rotate between days and evenings, depending on needs. Under general supervision, in order to aid in client rehabilitation, the Recreational Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts a program of recreational activities and outings for adults in a residential treatment center or healthcare facility. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and encourage suitable participation in recreational activities suited to improve clients' physical and mental health conditions. Assess clients' social and recreational needs, and develop goals with patients/clients about treatment areas they would like to improve. Consult with other health care providers and social service providers to discuss and develop overall optimal plans for improving client health and skills. Review notes pertaining to clients' backgrounds (e.g. work, medical, and social) to determine possible future needs. Maintain records of clients' progress toward achieving initial goals, clients' participation in group activities, and clients' behaviors. Identify current and future material requirements, and order and maintain supplies and equipment for recreational activities and programs. Teach lessons pertaining to academic and recreational skills and lead group activities in areas that improve clients' social skills, organizational skills, communicative abilities, leisure education abilities, life skills, and self-confidence. Provide clients with opportunities to practice what they learn by organizing activities and outings in the community. Supervise clients during recreational groups and activities. Participate in in-service training activities pertaining to safety and security issues, CPR, recreation therapy, and institutional policies. QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: Previous group recreation experience with adult psychiatric patients with an emphasis in groups. Experience in illness management and recovery and motivational interviewing. CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
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We are currently seeking a
casual Recreational Therapist
to join our Inpatient Psych team. This role will work as needed (some on-call coverage with some pre-scheduled shifts) and will rotate between days and evenings, depending on needs. Under general supervision, in order to aid in client rehabilitation, the Recreational Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts a program of recreational activities and outings for adults in a residential treatment center or healthcare facility. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and encourage suitable participation in recreational activities suited to improve clients' physical and mental health conditions. Assess clients' social and recreational needs, and develop goals with patients/clients about treatment areas they would like to improve. Consult with other health care providers and social service providers to discuss and develop overall optimal plans for improving client health and skills. Review notes pertaining to clients' backgrounds (e.g. work, medical, and social) to determine possible future needs. Maintain records of clients' progress toward achieving initial goals, clients' participation in group activities, and clients' behaviors. Identify current and future material requirements, and order and maintain supplies and equipment for recreational activities and programs. Teach lessons pertaining to academic and recreational skills and lead group activities in areas that improve clients' social skills, organizational skills, communicative abilities, leisure education abilities, life skills, and self-confidence. Provide clients with opportunities to practice what they learn by organizing activities and outings in the community. Supervise clients during recreational groups and activities. Participate in in-service training activities pertaining to safety and security issues, CPR, recreation therapy, and institutional policies. QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: Previous group recreation experience with adult psychiatric patients with an emphasis in groups. Experience in illness management and recovery and motivational interviewing. CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
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