What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist - Licensed position at PrairieCare?
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Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.
If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!
Responsibilities
As a Recreational Therapist at PrairieCare, you will be at the forefront of implementing client-centered and interactive recreational therapy services. Your role will involve creating a supportive environment where patients can engage in therapeutic activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being. You will work closely with patients to develop individualized interventions that cater to their unique needs and preferences.
Key Responsibilities
We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.
Benefit Options Include
Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services—apply today!
We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Melissa Frankman, either via email at mfrankman@prairie-care.com or by phone at 612-446-3357. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.
PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email accommodations@prairiecare.com for assistance.
Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.
If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!
Responsibilities
As a Recreational Therapist at PrairieCare, you will be at the forefront of implementing client-centered and interactive recreational therapy services. Your role will involve creating a supportive environment where patients can engage in therapeutic activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being. You will work closely with patients to develop individualized interventions that cater to their unique needs and preferences.
Key Responsibilities
- Adherence to Standards: Uphold the Standards for the Practice of Recreational Therapy and the Recreational Therapy Code of Ethics, as well as PrairieCare’s policies and procedures, ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients.
- Group Leadership: Plan and lead engaging recreational therapy and therapeutic groups. Your creativity and enthusiasm will help create an interactive and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants.
- Individual Interventions: Meet with patients to assess their needs and develop personalized recreational therapy interventions. Your ability to connect with individuals will be key in tailoring activities that resonate with each patient.
- Cultural Competence: Be oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age-appropriate care. Your understanding of diverse backgrounds will enhance your ability to provide inclusive and effective therapy.
- Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist which requires graduation from an accredited program of Recreational Therapy, and certification from NCTRC.
- Receives job training by consultation with the RT staff and other therapists, completion of ongoing in-service and orientation programs, and attendance of off-site continuing education programs as approved by management
- Student field placement in psycho-social RT is strongly preferred for newly graduated candidates
- Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
- Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle potentially emergency situations
We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.
Benefit Options Include
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid time off including sick time
- Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
- 401K with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services—apply today!
We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Melissa Frankman, either via email at mfrankman@prairie-care.com or by phone at 612-446-3357. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.
PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email accommodations@prairiecare.com for assistance.
Salary : $24 - $28
