Per Diem / PRN Recreation/Recreational Therapist
Ridgeview Institute - Monroe
Monroe, GA
3x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Details
Job Location
Ridgeview Institute-Monroe - Monroe, GA
Position Type
Per Diem
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Position Summary
The Activity Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Assessment

1. Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.

2. Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards
treatment plan goals.

3. Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse.

4. Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.

Interventions

Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's
plan of care.
Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques, as required.
Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
Document services rendered in accordance with established criteria.
Maintain current documentation in daily progress notes, including the patient's name, date of
therapy, name of therapeutic group/intervention, and summary of the session.
Milieu

Effectively plans and implements activity therapy for assigned patient case load within the facility,
as well as outside the hospital as required.
Monitor therapeutic space, supplies and equipment and ensures they are kept in a clean, orderly and
safe condition.
Utilize advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts and methods for determining
therapeutic services for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients.
Demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics as well as therapy and practice of group processing

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreational Therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Certification or licensure by state of Georgia and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of CPI prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 90 days of employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Current Lifeguard and First Aid certifications if conducting swimming activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MA Y NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

Knowledge in one or more program disciplines (i.e. art, occupational, recreation, and/or music
therapy).
Knowledge of psychiatric care techniques.
Knowledge of assaultive behavior management techniques.
Thorough knowledge and training in CPR.
Knowledge of all code procedures.
Knowledge of adolescent and adult program rules and protocols.
Excellent leadership skills.
Effective Human Relations skills.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
Ability to problem solve, utilizing good judgment.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult
and geriatric).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
Ridgeview lnstitute - Monroe offers competitive rates, flexible scheduling and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k for full time employees.