Recreational Therapist
Core
Provides therapeutic groups and individualized treatment plans for patients with psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency challenges using leisure and recreational activities.
Role type
Clinical Recreational Therapist
Builds
Therapeutic programs for adolescents and adults in an inpatient behavioral health setting
Domain
Behavioral Health / Mental Health / Chemical Dependency
Required skills
Treatment planning, patient evaluation, group facilitation, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, patient education
Preferred skills
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification, additional related experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' functional leisure abilities and limitations; Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; Educate patients and families on therapeutic goals; Document patient participation and advancement; Participate in program development; Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and specialists
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on clinical role