Recreation Therapist
Vallejo, CA
Full-Time | Day Shift (5x8s)
Day Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)
Typically Monday – Friday
Includes 1 full weekend shift per month
Flexible option: Tuesday – Saturday
Job Summary:
We’re seeking an experienced Recreation Therapist to Plans, directs, and coordinates recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities or injuries, or mental illnesses. Provides treatment services and recreational therapy services using a variety techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music and community outings.
Assesses patients using information from observations, medical records, standardized assessments, the medical staff, the clients? families, and the clients themselves.
Develops and implements therapeutic interventions consistent with the clients needs and interests.
Helps patients integrate into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and recreational activities.
Performs patient care in accordance with identified needs and established policies, procedures and protocols. Plans treatment programs.
Evaluates patient's response to interventions.
Modifies treatment plan appropriately
Works in conjunction or collaboration with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and physical and occupational therapists.
Documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum 6 months in inpatient psychiatry (children, adolescents, and adults)
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Master’s Degree (preferred)
Certifications (one of the following preferred):
CTRS (Recreation Therapy)
Drama Therapy
Music Therapy (certified/registered)
Art Therapy (certified/registered)
Movement/Dance Therapy
Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT with Trauma-Sensitive Yoga or TCTSY-F)