Recreation Therapist
Company: Valleywise Health System
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Therapy Manager,
the Recreation Therapist completes recreation therapy intake
assessments and documentation, developing and implementing
therapeutic groups, maintaining weekly documentation, planning
programs and special events, actively participating in department
staff meetings and coordinating agency wide
events.Qualifications:Education:Requires a Bachelor's degree in
Therapeutic Recreation or related field.Experience:Must have a
minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible experience
assisting with recreation activities for physically, mentally or
socially disabled patients in a psychiatric setting that
demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and
abilities.Prefer prior experience as a Recreation Therapy
Assistant.Specialized Training:NoneCertification/Licensure:Requires
certification as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) by the National
Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC).Requires BLS. A BLS card
obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA)
training center is preferred and will be required within 3
months.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Must possess a general
knowledge of medical diagnoses and appropriate interventions.Must
have strong teamwork, communication and effective time management
skills.Requires the ability to be creative and flexible with
groups.Must have excellent documentation skills.Requires the
ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.Pursuant to
Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of
Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at
least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title
32, and providing services within the personnel member's scope of
practice.Location: Valleywise Health System - BH Recreational
TherapySchedule: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week, Days
Keywords: Valleywise Health System, Peoria , Recreation Therapist, Other , Peoria, Arizona
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