Recreational Therapist

Job Summary Responsible for the development and administration of a comprehensive, well-rounded social rehabilitation program to meet the recovery needs of the inpatient population of HMNH's BHU. Implements a diverse therapeutic program which enables the patients to maintain the highest attainable social, physical, and emotional functioning focusing on recovery and community re-entry. Responsible for cost efficient use of resources for the activity program. Licensure and Certification Current BLS provider card MAB training for high-risk areas identified by the Hospital. Education Bachelor's degree in related field Master's degree preferred Registered Recreation Therapist or Licensed Occupational Therapist Experience A minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience working in mental health preferred Knowledge and Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Critical thinking skills Basic computer skills Physical Demands - Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care: Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change. Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level. Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level. Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing. Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties. Key for Physical Demands Continuous 66 to 100% of the time Frequent 33 to 65% of the time Occasional 0 to 32% of the time