What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) position at UHS?
Valle Vista Health System has been providing behavioral health services to the South Indianapolis area for more than 40 years. Located in Greenwood, IN, our 132-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness and chemical dependency. Valle Vista offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities.
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Position Summary
The PRN Recreation Skills Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. The PRN Skills Specialist provides psychoeducational and activity groups to assigned patients.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Education/Licensure: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, education, criminal justice or other social service or therapeutic discipline.
Certification: Must have CTRS certification (Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist).
Experience: One (1) year related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric and/or substance use disorder patient care techniques. Proficiency utilizing office systems such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Requirements: Experience with group facilitation or education.
Work Location: 898 East Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46143, 317-943-9648
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