Recreational Therapist Behavioral Medicine

Job description

Employment Type:

nFull time

nShift:

nDay Shift

nDescription:

nTrinity Health Oakland Hospital

nBehavioral Health- 6 East

nLocation: Pontiac, MI

nSchedule: 80hrs bi-weekly (Full Time Benefitted)

nPosting

nPOSITION PURPOSE

nCoordinates a program of recreation therapy services in order to assist patients in recovering from, or adjusting to illness or disability, and in dealing with specific social problems. Confers with physicians and other treatment team members in planning, developing and implementing therapeutic recreational treatment programs. Observes and studies patients' reactions to recreation therapy activities for signs of progress or regression. Budgets program funds and are responsible for inventory, storage and replacement of equipment and supplies.

nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

nConfers with physicians and other clinical personnel to plan, and implement individually tailored programs in Recreation Therapy to provide patients with exercise, social participation and group interaction.

nAssesses patients' functional status and confers with physicians and other treatment team members in establishing individually tailored patient therapy goals consistent with diagnoses.

nSchedules recreation therapy activities consistent with treatment goals.

nProvides group and individual therapy to assist patients in developing interpersonal relationships, (re-socializing, relieving anxiety and developing confidence to participate in social activities) leisure education and adapted sports.

nBudgets program funds and are responsible for inventory, storage and replacement of equipment. In doing so, contacts vendors, evaluates products and recommends acquisition of needed supplies and equipment.

nInstructs patients in recreation therapy activities, participates in events and observes physical, mental and social progress of patients.

nDocuments patients' reaction to various recreation therapy activities and contributes information and progress reports for use in treatment team meetings.

nMaintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, and the like.

nProvides community re-integrative activities that teach or re-teach hobbies, sports and game activities that allow the patient to use, in a practical way, what has been learned in all other therapies.

nMay be responsible to perform case management duties, which may include discharge planning, referral source acknowledgement, insurance company and family contacts, as well as other duties to coordinate the case.

nMay train and supervise student interns.

nSupervises Recreation Therapy aides.

nMaintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

nMaintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, and employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital inf6rmation only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places

nAssumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

nProvides quality patient care by considering the age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.

nBehaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System.

nOTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

nPerforms other duties as assigned.

nREQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

nEducation:

nRequires Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation.

nMaintains current certification in Recreation Therapy from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

nExperience:

nSix to twelve months related experience.

nREQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

nKnowledge of current theory and practice in therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation.

nInterpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families when providing therapy and with physicians and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient progress information.

nAnalytical skills necessary to design therapeutic recreational activities to meet desired objective, observe and note significant patient behaviors, evaluate effectiveness of program and administer approved budget.

nAbility to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 50%of work time when observing and instructing patients, and recording notes and observations.

nThis document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American’s with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper’s Act, or SJMHS’s Return to Work Program

nOur Commitment

nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

nTrinity 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.

nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

nEOE including disability/veteran

Worksite address

pontiac, MI, 48340, US

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