About this role
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Organization: SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry Position Overview: Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with treatment team using therapeutic, recreational and leisure activities. Facilitates recreational therapy groups, and performs other duties as required. Job Description: EDUCATION
• Bachelor's: Recreation Therapy. Must be eligible for national certification or state certification.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
• CTRS-Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist OR California Board of Recreation Therapy Certification (CBRTC)
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
• Experience working with acute psychiatric patients of all ages and levels of functioning, as a Recreation Therapist is preferred.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Must have a working knowledge of DSM IV, functional knowledge of the relationship between recreational and leisure functions, and a patient s psychological functioning and personality integration.
• Must be familiar with TJC (The Joint Commission), Federal and State regulations.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress.
• Must be able to take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize the efficient use of time.
• Ability to work with all populations.
• Ability to work in setting that includes working with aged, mentally ill, disoriented and combative patients.
• Adapts well to changing work environment.
• Maintains professional and confidential attitudes.
• Demonstrates effective interviewing skills and behavior observation skills.
• Excellent program development skills and good interpersonal communication
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple tasks required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, responsible parties and allied personnel.
• Must be able to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Management of Assaultive Behavior.
Job Shift: Day/Evening Schedule: Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: As Needed, Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $36.05 to $46.15 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.