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Recreational Therapist

Davis Archway

Recreational Therapist

Emlenton, PA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary:

    The Recreational Therapist will plan, direct, and coordinate medically approved recreation programs for Clients at Davis Archway Treatment Center. The Recreational Therapist will also assess client condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.Duties/Responsibilities:

    Develops treatment plans to meet client needs through needs assessment, client interest, and therapy objectives. Observes, analyzes, and records clients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions and modifies treatment programs as needed.

    Counsels and encourages clients to develop leisure activities. Encourages clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and engage in health-promoting leisure activities such as sports, games, arts, and crafts, and gardening.

    Conducts therapy sessions to improve clients’ mental and physical well-being. Confers with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.

    Instructs clients on activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, and relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific physical and psychological needs.

    Obtains information from medical records, medical staff, and the clients themselves to assess clients’ capabilities, needs, and interests.

    Plans, organizes, directs, and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate clients’ rehabilitation, to help them integrate into the community, and to prevent further medical problems.

    Prepares and submits reports and charts to treatment team to reflect clients’ reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

    Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

    Education and Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

    Two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience.

    Physical Requirements:

    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

    Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    4 hour shift

    8 hour shift

    Work Location: One location