Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

MUST WORK WEEKENDS, PER DIEM STATUS

The Recreational Therapist facilitates group and individual activities for the Patients at Canyon Ridge. The Recreation Therapist administers the activity assessment and develops the activity interventions on the treatment plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in a field complimentary to social services or facilitation of group activities. Able to assess patient's strengths and needs concerning activity participation and write appropriate treatment plan interventions. Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-awareness. Facilitates group and individual alternative treatment activities as assigned. Documents activity interventions and patient participation. Works well with others and contributes as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Possess a basic understanding of the psychiatric and substance use disorder population. Willing to work flexible hours; must exert self-control in volatile or hostile situations; able to respond well to deadlines.

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Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in a field complimentary to social services or facilitation of group activities. Able to assess patient's strengths and needs concerning activity participation and write appropriate treatment plan interventions. Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-awareness. Facilitates group and individual alternative treatment activities as assigned. Documents activity interventions and patient participation. Works well with others and contributes as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Possess a basic understanding of the psychiatric and substance use disorder population. Willing to work flexible hours; must exert self-control in volatile or hostile situations; able to respond well to deadlines.