Activity Recreational Therapist

Responsibilities

Recreation Therapist

Horizon Health is seeking a rec therapist to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This is a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit treating ages 18+. The Recreational Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, treatment planning, group and individual treatment. Additionally, they are responsible for functioning well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participating in the community relations program.  The recreational therapist is expected to adhere to all ethical standards, codes of conduct, and licensing requirements as well as uphold client confidentiality and privacy rights.

Responsiblities:

Assessment And Evaluation:

• Performs Activity Therapy Assessment on assigned patients within 72 hours of admission
• Identifies patient’s ability to utilize leisure time in a healthy, productive manner.
• Actively participates in the development of the Master Treatment Plan by presenting pertinent information and conclusions identified through the assessment and incorporating therapeutic interventions.

Therapeutic Interventions:

• Develops realistic and measurable goals and desired outcomes incorporating patient and family goals, when appropriate.
• Identifies and prioritize objective, functional and observable therapeutic interventions based on assessment, identified issues and estimated length of stay.
• Completes designated portion of multidisciplinary continuing care plan.

Crisis Intervention:

• Offer crisis intervention and support to clients in acute distress.
• Assess risk factors and make appropriate referrals when necessary.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Accurately and thoroughly documents assessment and patient activity using appropriate clinical terminology.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and assessments.
• Prepare and submit required reports in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.

Client Education:

• Educate clients about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies and self-care techniques.
• Promote mental health awareness and prevention within the community.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, to coordinate care.
• Consult with colleagues on complex cases and treatment approaches.
• Collaborate with court systems when necessary.
• Is a member of the Referral Development Committee.  Effectively participates in the referral development process.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day

Who we are & where you can make a difference:  

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward.  Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreational, art, or music therapy required
• Licensed/certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation required (CTRS) within 9 months of hire.
• Secure training required within 60 days of hiring, renew annually thereafter.
• BLS required

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