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Job description
Overview
nDepartment: Behavioral Health Unit
nShifts Available: Days
nEmployment Type: Part-time
nHours: 8 -hour shifts
nLocation: St. Joseph Medical Center- Kansas City, MO
nJoin our Behavioral Health team as aRecreational Therapistand make a meaningful impact on patients' mental health recovery. In this role, you will provide therapeutic recreation, group therapy, leisure counseling, activity therapy, and behavioral health interventions designed to improve emotional wellness, coping skills, social functioning, and overall quality of life for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.
nFull benefits at Prime Healthcare:
nResponsibilities
nEssential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):
nnnConduct recreational therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
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nnFacilitate group therapy sessions, therapeutic activities, leisure education, stress management, and the development of coping skills.
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nnSupport patients with mental health disorders, psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, crisis stabilization, and recovery programs.
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nnMonitor patient progress and document treatment interventions in the electronic medical record.
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nnCollaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, case managers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
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nnPromote patient engagement, socialization, emotional regulation, and wellness through evidence-based therapeutic recreation activities.
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nnMaintain a safe, therapeutic environment while utilizing de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
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n nQualifications
nBefore we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have:
nnnBachelor's or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, or a related field.
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nnMinimum of one (1) year of experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative, or SNF setting preferred.
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nEmployment Status
nPart TimeShift
nDays
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:
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nFacilitySt. Joseph Medical Center
nLocationUS-MO-Kansas City
nID
nCategoryClinical Professional
nPosition TypePart Time ShiftDays
nJob TypeNon-Exempt
Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
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