Certified Recreation Therapist, PRN Days

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist- Behavioral Health

Fast-paced, high energy Behavioral Health department is looking for top Recreation Specialists. Is that you?

Work location : Seay Center Behavioral, 6110 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours : PRN - Weekend; Saturday OR Sunday (8-hour shifts), occasional weekday coverage

Behavioral Health Seay Center Highlights :

Multidisciplinary team in a diverse work environment

Collaborative work environment

Great team

Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and very engaged leadership team

Fast Paced, 48 bed inpatient Adult and Adolescent Behavioral Health Units

Here's What You Need

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related discipline required.

2 years of healthcare related Counseling or Social Work preferred

CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist upon hire required and

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days required

What You Will Do

Performs age-appropriate patient treatment :

Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.

Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

Performs / delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.

Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary.

Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment)

Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs / self-management and assistive equipment.

Patient safety maintained throughout treatment.

Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Recreation Specialist

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Programs as well as several other benefits.

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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