Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Inpt Psychiatry Step Down -Waltham
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
10 days ago
Position Summary
We are seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our CBAT/Inpatient Psychiatry Step-down Unit at Waltham.
Key Responsibilities
- Serving child and adolescent patients with psychiatric and behavioral problems.
- Following established procedures, methods, and protocols, providing skilled therapeutic group services and safety management of patients hospitalized with psychiatric illnesses.
- Providing consultation and support to Nursing Staff.
- Participating as a member of multidisciplinary team to plan, provide, and communicate patient treatment/behavior goals and requirements.
- 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8:30am - 7:00pm; and every other weekend.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required, in Therapeutic Recreation or related required.
Experience:
- Significant experience leading therapeutic groups.
- The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, the ability to mediate fair solutions using conflict resolution skills and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
- The ability to teach others including patients, families and peers in their further development of problem solving and communication skills.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
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