Job Brief
1 Opening
Pay Range : RECREATION SPECIALIST - $27.71 to $44.33
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 fieldMaster's degree preferredRegistered Recreation Therapist or Licensed Occupational TherapistExperience :
A minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience working in mental health preferredKnowledge and Skills :
Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational skillsCritical thinking skillsBasic computer skillsPhysical 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