Part Time - Recreation Therapist - Inpatient Psychiatry

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Shift: Every Other WeekendThe Recreation Therapist plans, implements and evaluates services in accordance with a comprehensive assessment to meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, as well as individualized needs and interests of patients. Provides direct patient care, which may include evaluating patients, planning, and modifying patient care. Implement treatment interventions based on patient''s assessed needs, abilities, and collaboration with adjunctive therapy staff plans, prepares and conducts psychoeducational and facilitates activity groups. Participates in the developments of patient treatments and treatment plans via the recreational therapist screening and evaluation process in ongoing group interaction. Completes written communication of patient related information in the medical records and to Adjunctive therapy staff for the purpose of comprehensive therapy treatment planning. Participates actively in various clinical staffing''s and/or meetings to ensure open communication for maintaining patient quality care. Develops and implements effective communication technique in working with the patient, co-workers and supervisors.Patient assessment/treatment: Provides direct patient care as deemed necessary by the clinical coordinator or manager based upon program or patient volume needs. Clarifies and implements physician orders and provides direct care as prescribed by the physician. Recognizes symptoms and establishes priorities consistent with patient''s condition. Provides for the physical, cultural, and psychosocial needs of the patient and family. Integrates evidence-based practice and professional standards whenever possible. Serves as a champion for patient safety by continually observing and monitoring the clinical environment and assuring that safety goals and standards are considered when providing care in the practice setting. Provides clinical services including one to one treatment, group treatments, co-treatments with other disciplines and community outings.Documentation: Obtains Physician Orders for recreational therapy services. Maintains documentation such as assessments, treatment, and daily and weekly progress notes. Evaluate efficacy and effectiveness of treatment interventions in relation to client progressCommunication: Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Protects confidentiality of patient''s Personal Health Information (PHI). Assures appropriate and effective communication between members of the healthcare team. Promotes teamwork by actively participating in team activities and fostering effective working relationship with coworkers and supervisors. Promotes effective working relationship with coworkers and supervisors by communicating effectively, resolving conflicts, and helping. Demonstrates commitment to self-managed behavior by accepting new challenges and initiates opportunities for growth. Provide consultation to the nursing staff in providing with physical, cognitive, emotional/behavioral, leisure and social interventions to patients.Program Development: Educate and advocate for Recreational Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation programs. Attends and participates in professional workshops, conferences, and/or seminars to keep abreast of recent research and techniques.Position Requirements:Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors DegreeSpecify Degree(s): Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy or related degreeMinimum Experience:Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experienceLicensure/Certifications:Required: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)Other: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), or Registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT), or Art Therapist (ATR).Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Created: 2025-09-06