Recreation Therapist - Behavioral Health/Bloomington

Overview

This is a full-time position with Behavioral Health in Bloomington. Provides therapeutic, recreational and leisure services to patients/clients, including development of individual treatment plans. Provides consultation to physicians and others regarding appropriateness of referral to recreational therapy. Documents patient/ client programs and progress, educates the patient/ client and others regarding recreational therapy programs. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient/ client care, education and department operations. Acts as a resource or mentor and provides functional guidance to the team. Coordinates staff/patient scheduling, orientation and training. Ensures proper clinical documentation and monitors workload to ensure staff utilization.

• Requires certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
• Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires strong knowledge of Recreation Therapy Standards of Care.

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