Recreation Therapist

Summary

Title: Recreation Therapist

ID: 5609

Department: School-Based Services - Clay County

Salary Range: N/A

Employment Status: Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recreation Therapist provides individual and group recreation therapy services for adults and children who are in services with Tri-County Mental Health Services in accordance with the standards of clinical practice established by the state of Missouri and the policies and procedures of Tri-County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides individual and group therapy to clients, using appropriate treatment modalities and evidence-informed recreation-based interventions.

• Actively contributes to the functioning of the treatment team, informing members of any issues impacting plans of care in a succinct, organized, and timely manner.

• Assesses individuals referred for individual recreation therapy, prioritizes high-need individuals when referrals exceed hours available to complete sessions.

• Contributes to treatment plans on individual clients based on client strengths with individualized, specific, measurable and time referenced goals in collaboration with the client.

• Documents provision of care/treatment in a timely manner, according to regulatory guidelines and professional practice.

• Consistently meets billable expectations.

• Follows established protocol to assure payment of services, including timely seeking of authorization and reauthorization of services.

• Provides follow-up for clients who do not follow through with services.

• Actively seeks to resolve issues, problems, and concerns.

• Shows sensitivity to and appreciation of issues related to age, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, and sexual orientation.

• Provides clinical services in a manner appropriate to the client’s level of functioning.

• Accepts and responds appropriately to feedback from clients, staff, supervisors, and referral sources.

• Actively seeks ongoing professional development and knowledge of new treatment modalities and evidence-based practices.

• Participates in staff and clinical meetings as needed, supervision, and staff development trainings.

• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Health, Human Performance or related field from an accredited college or university such as Recreation and Leisure Studies with an emphasis or concentration in recreational therapy/therapeutic recreation.

• Eligible for and working toward certification (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification)

• Annual TB screening required

• CPR/First Aid Certification required

• Valid driver’s license and minimum state required auto insurance

Experience Required:

• 1 to 3 years of prior related experience required

• 3 to 5 years of prior related experience preferred

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable of behavioral health diagnosis, trauma-informed care and appropriate treatment modalities.

• Knowledgeable of HIPAA rules and how to protect client confidentiality.

• Knowledgeable of effective, research-supported recreation therapy applications applicable to mental health and trauma recovery settings.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries.

• Skilled at providing a welcoming atmosphere free of distractions, including respectful and trauma-informed language and non-verbal behavior.

• Consistently practices self-care activities.

Additional Requirements:

• The employee in this role will be physically located within a school system in an office, classroom, or gym setting, but will be required to travel among various local schools within catchment area.