What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapist/Outdoor Adventure Therapist position at Rogers Behavioral Health?
- $1,000 Retention Bonus Available!
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Have a working knowledge of a psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting.
- Utilizes recreational activities to aid patients /residents to learn to apply and utilize recovery skills being taught in protocol sessions.
- Provides individualized treatment within a group setting.
- Awareness of CBT and DBT skills.
Education/Training Requirements:
- BS/BA degree is required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required. A Master’s degree in these areas is preferred.
- Certification/registration through appropriate credentialing board preferred.
- Valid driver license in the state of employment (Residential and PHP/IOP assignments).
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.
- Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training.
- Ropes and Challenge Course training by Rogers Memorial Hospital, with yearly renewal (where applicable to the position).
- Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS
- 40 are required to have at least one (1) year of educational or work experience and a licensure or certification when serving children with mental health disorders.
- Applicable to Experiential Therapy pool and Experiential Therapy fixed FTE staff dedicated to a residential cost center: Compliance in Residential Care Centers (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee training requirements.
With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee share program
- Life/disability insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and wellness program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)