Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

RECREATION THERAPIST IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - MONDAY- FRIDAY AND ONE WEEKEND PER MONTH (11:00AM-7:30PM) (21354)

The Recreation Therapist provides therapeutic/recreational activities within own discipline determined by Director to be pertinent to patient population.

  • Implements programs to create and lead various groups, including but not limited to singing, crafts, ceramics, swimming, sports, exercise and leisure education.
  • Participates in activity program development in conjunction with other Recreation Therapists and Recreation Assistants.
  • Participates in treatment planning conferences and provides for the integration of recreation therapy into patient's treatment plan.
  • Documents in patient's chart the patient's progress and plans for further treatment based on established criteria.
  • Participates in milieu therapy approach where applicable for patients.
  • Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
  • Provides inservice training to other staff.
  • Enhances professional growth by attending inservices and educational programs.
  • Responsible for preparing special events (e.g., parties, trips).
  • Contributes to department planning of comprehensive therapeutic activities programs for units.
  • Writes protocols for groups according to determined criteria.
  • Identifies problems and contributes to department problem-solving process relative to patient care.
  • Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communications with staff.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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