Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (OT/DANCE/MUSIC/OR ART T

The Adjunctive Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting therapy programs. Instructs or supervises patients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic psychiatric treatment program.

This position will work four 10 hour days.

Responsibilities

+ Plan, implement, and direct therapeutic recreational programs and activities for patients.

+ Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.

+ Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.

+ Observe, analyze, and record patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.

+ Document patient’s progress or regression during their activities.

+ Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.

+ Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such a...