River Vista Behavioral Health
RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)
River Vista Behavioral Health, Madera, California, United States, 93638
Recreation Therapist (CERT)
River Vista Behavioral Health is a brand new, 128‑bed facility located along the San Joaquin River in the Central Valley. We provide advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors. The facility employs over 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff, and administration.
We are seeking a forward‑thinking and compassionate Certified Recreation/Activity Therapist (CTRS) to be part of our Social Services Team. The Recreation Therapist plans and implements activity services for assigned programs, defining and executing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Responsibilities Assessment
Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.
Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Coordinator.
Provide assessment of psychosocial/leisure recreational skills development/deficiency within 72 hours.
Interventions
Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care.
Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques as required.
Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
Document services rendered in accordance with established criteria.
Maintain current documentation in daily progress notes, including the patient's name, date of therapy, name of therapeutic group/intervention and summary of session.
Milieu
Effectively plan and implement activity therapy for assigned patient case load within the facility, and outside the hospital as required.
Monitor therapeutic space, supplies and equipment and ensure they are kept in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
Utilize advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts and methods for determining therapeutic services for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients.
Demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics as well as therapy and practice of group processing.
Performance Accountability
Demonstrate excellent guest relations in communication and cooperation, assisting patients, licensed practitioners, co-workers, and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.
Act as a patient advocate and assure patient rights are upheld.
Report therapeutic services charges daily, substantiating any changes in the treatment notes.
Attend program meetings and maintain related records.
Provide direction, education, and in‑service to other unit personnel regarding activity therapy.
Participate in performance improvement activities (i.e., IM services, conferences or seminars).
Utilize time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities, delegating duties to other personnel as appropriate, and demonstrating good judgement when making decisions.
Adhere to facility, department and corporate personnel policies and procedures.
Attend all mandatory facility in‑services and staff development activities as scheduled.
Support facility‑wide quality / performance improvement goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Teaching
Model and teach appropriate social skills.
Teach coping skills and stress management techniques to patients.
Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan.
Treatment Planning
Provide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient response to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives as appropriate and necessary.
Contribute to treatment plan with specific goals and interventions to be achieved in therapeutic.
Complete Master Treatment Plan within 72 hours of admission with patient‑specific goals and interventions listed.
Specific Standards for the Care of Child Patients Ages 5‑11
Maintain knowledge of the Child Program rules, protocols and handbooks guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of children' stages of development and seek guidance from the nurse in charge when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise.
Assess patients for behaviors consistent with developmental stages and make note of any deviations in behavior.
Recognize acting‑out behavior of child specific age group and set appropriate limits in clear, concise behavioral and non‑judgmental terms based on the age of the patient.
Demonstrate an awareness of learning disabilities and translate treatment/program expectations to the learning disabled child.
Relate to child patients in an age‑appropriate manner.
Utilize seclusion and restraint procedures with an understanding of the need for modification in regard to smaller body sizes of children, abandonment issues and history of physical or sexual abuse.
Act as a resource to other staff regarding the Child Patient Programs.
Specific Standards for the Care of Adult Patients Ages 19‑64
Gather information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use judgments based on knowledge of adult behaviors in treatment planning and interventions.
Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise behaviors and non‑judgment terms.
Utilize seclusion / restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and past history of violent or emotional behaviors.
Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise behaviors.
Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of adult care within Specific Standards of Care for this age group.
Specific Standards for the Care of Geriatric Patients Ages 65+
Maintain knowledge of the developmental tasks and sociological theories of aging.
Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of gerontological health care and behavioral care.
Gather appropriate information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use therapeutic judgement based on knowledge of gerontological health / behavioral care practices to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
Utilize interventions based on gerontological theory to restore patient's functional capabilities and to prevent complication and excess disability.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
Experience:
One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure:
Certification or licensure as CTRS is required.
Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care training. Certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Job Details Seniority level: Not applicable | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Other.
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We are seeking a forward‑thinking and compassionate Certified Recreation/Activity Therapist (CTRS) to be part of our Social Services Team. The Recreation Therapist plans and implements activity services for assigned programs, defining and executing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Responsibilities Assessment
Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.
Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Coordinator.
Provide assessment of psychosocial/leisure recreational skills development/deficiency within 72 hours.
Interventions
Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care.
Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques as required.
Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
Document services rendered in accordance with established criteria.
Maintain current documentation in daily progress notes, including the patient's name, date of therapy, name of therapeutic group/intervention and summary of session.
Milieu
Effectively plan and implement activity therapy for assigned patient case load within the facility, and outside the hospital as required.
Monitor therapeutic space, supplies and equipment and ensure they are kept in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
Utilize advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts and methods for determining therapeutic services for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients.
Demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics as well as therapy and practice of group processing.
Performance Accountability
Demonstrate excellent guest relations in communication and cooperation, assisting patients, licensed practitioners, co-workers, and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.
Act as a patient advocate and assure patient rights are upheld.
Report therapeutic services charges daily, substantiating any changes in the treatment notes.
Attend program meetings and maintain related records.
Provide direction, education, and in‑service to other unit personnel regarding activity therapy.
Participate in performance improvement activities (i.e., IM services, conferences or seminars).
Utilize time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities, delegating duties to other personnel as appropriate, and demonstrating good judgement when making decisions.
Adhere to facility, department and corporate personnel policies and procedures.
Attend all mandatory facility in‑services and staff development activities as scheduled.
Support facility‑wide quality / performance improvement goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Teaching
Model and teach appropriate social skills.
Teach coping skills and stress management techniques to patients.
Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan.
Treatment Planning
Provide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient response to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives as appropriate and necessary.
Contribute to treatment plan with specific goals and interventions to be achieved in therapeutic.
Complete Master Treatment Plan within 72 hours of admission with patient‑specific goals and interventions listed.
Specific Standards for the Care of Child Patients Ages 5‑11
Maintain knowledge of the Child Program rules, protocols and handbooks guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of children' stages of development and seek guidance from the nurse in charge when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise.
Assess patients for behaviors consistent with developmental stages and make note of any deviations in behavior.
Recognize acting‑out behavior of child specific age group and set appropriate limits in clear, concise behavioral and non‑judgmental terms based on the age of the patient.
Demonstrate an awareness of learning disabilities and translate treatment/program expectations to the learning disabled child.
Relate to child patients in an age‑appropriate manner.
Utilize seclusion and restraint procedures with an understanding of the need for modification in regard to smaller body sizes of children, abandonment issues and history of physical or sexual abuse.
Act as a resource to other staff regarding the Child Patient Programs.
Specific Standards for the Care of Adult Patients Ages 19‑64
Gather information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use judgments based on knowledge of adult behaviors in treatment planning and interventions.
Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise behaviors and non‑judgment terms.
Utilize seclusion / restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and past history of violent or emotional behaviors.
Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise behaviors.
Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of adult care within Specific Standards of Care for this age group.
Specific Standards for the Care of Geriatric Patients Ages 65+
Maintain knowledge of the developmental tasks and sociological theories of aging.
Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of gerontological health care and behavioral care.
Gather appropriate information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use therapeutic judgement based on knowledge of gerontological health / behavioral care practices to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
Utilize interventions based on gerontological theory to restore patient's functional capabilities and to prevent complication and excess disability.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
Experience:
One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure:
Certification or licensure as CTRS is required.
Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care training. Certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Job Details Seniority level: Not applicable | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Other.
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