Behavioral Health Rec. Therapist

Sentara
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Harrisonburg
Jan 11, 2025
City/State Harrisonburg, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Part-Time Recreation Therapist - Day Shift Plans and implements medically prescribed recreational therapy program for patients based on their diagnosis, acuity, level of function and cognition that supports optimum patient care. Performs in-depth evaluation of patients utilizing a variety of assessment tools that identify patient's cognitive, social, emotional and motor function for leisure/recreation participation. Implements treatment programs primarily through the use of leisure education and skills, adaptive leisure equipment, and activity analysis. Requirements: Bachelor's Level Degree Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Certification - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) 1 year of related experience Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles, techniques, modalities and their proper application to patient population, where applicable. Sentara Benefits: Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Loan Forgiveness Program, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.For more information about our employee benefits click: Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com) Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth! Keywords: Indeed, #LI-LM1, "Recreation Therapist", CTRS, NCTRC Job Summary Plans and implements medically prescribed recreational therapy program for patients based on their diagnosis, acuity, level of function and cognition that supports optimum patient care. Performs in-depth evaluation of patients utilizing a variety of assessment tools that identify patient's cognitive, social, emotional and motor function for leisure/recreation participation. Implements treatment programs primarily through the use of leisure education and skills, adaptive leisure equipment, and activity analysis. Behavioral Health - De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire. Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles, techniques, modalities and their proper application to patient population, where applicable. Qualifications: BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree (Required) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Certification - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) Related experience Skills Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Marketing, Mgmt of Financial Resources, Mgmt of Staff Resources, Operation and Control, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Writing Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.