Recreational Therapist
Core
Plan, implement, and evaluate recreational therapy treatment programs for adults with co-occurring diagnoses to improve life skills and quality of function.
Role type
Recreational Therapist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and rehabilitative interventions for inpatients
Domain
Mental health and substance use disorder treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Human physiology and movement mechanics, Co-occurring disorders knowledge, Psychological functioning and pathology, Cognitive and motor learning principles
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct individual assessments of patient needs, interests, and abilities; Provide non-medical diagnostic services and rehabilitative treatment; Document patient progress and participation in therapy groups; Act as the recreational therapy representative on the interdisciplinary treatment team
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on clinical role