Recreational Therapist jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Psych - Casual
  • Hennepin County Medical Center
  • Minneapolis, MN FULL_TIME
  • Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

    Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

    SUMMARY:
    We are currently seeking a casual Recreational Therapist to join our Inpatient Psych team. This role will work as needed (some on-call coverage with some pre-scheduled shifts). Will rotate between days and evenings, depending on needs.

    Under general supervision, in order to aid in client rehabilitation, the Recreational Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts a program of recreational activities and outings (Crisis Residence) for adults in a residential treatment center (Crisis Residence), or healthcare facility.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Organize and encourage suitable participation in recreational activities suited to improve clients physical and mental health conditions
    • Assess clients social and recreational needs, and develop goals with patients/clients about treatment areas they would like to improve
    • Consult with other health care providers and social service providers to discuss and develop overall optimal plans for improving client health and skills
    • Reviews notes pertaining to clients backgrounds (e.g. work, medical, and social) to determine possible future needs
    • Maintain records of clients progress toward achieving initial goals, clients participation in group activities, and clients behaviors
    • Identify current and future material requirements, and order and maintain supplies and equipment for recreational activities and programs
    • Teach lessons pertaining to academic and recreational skills and lead group activities in areas that improve clients social skills, organizational skills, communicative abilities, leisure education abilities, life skills, and self-confidence
    • Provide clients with opportunities to practice what they learn by organizing activities and outings in the community
    • Supervise clients during recreational groups and activities
    • Participate in in-service training activities pertaining to safety and security issues, CPR, recreation therapy, and institutional policies

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelors degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Previous group recreation experience with adult psychiatric patients with an emphasis in groups
    • Experience in illness management and recovery and motivational interviewing
    • CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

    You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

    Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

    Department: Inpatient Psych Program Staff
    Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
    Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)
    Shift Detail: Day, Evening, Rotating, On-call
    Job Level: Staff
    Employee Status: Regular
    Eligible for Benefits: No
    Union/Non Union: Non-Union
    Job Posting: Nov-07-2023

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Day Guide - How to Ride a Bike - PT
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Prairie, MN PART_TIME
  • Overview: REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
  • Jam Hops
  • Anoka, MN PART_TIME
  • Recreational Gymnastics Coach Inspiring Kids to Become LIFE CHAMPIONS! Company: Jam Hops Gymnastics, Dance, JH XSports, Theater,Leap-N-Learn Preschool and home of Alpha AthletesLocation: 1138 Bunker L...
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Recreational Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
  • AC Nelsen Enterprises Inc
  • Shakopee, MN FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionIt is our motto, and our belief, that here at A.C. Nelsen RV World, we can help provide you with a beginning of memories that will last for generations. We have been making these memories f...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapy Aide
  • Oak Hills Living Center
  • New, MN PART_TIME
  • Oak Hills Living Center is looking for a part-time Recreational Therapy Aide to provide care and compassion to our residents.Our Mission· To enrich and support the lives of those we care for with exce...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
  • The Little Gym of Otsego
  • Otsego, MN PART_TIME
  • The Little Gym of Otsego is now hiring a highly energetic and motivated teacher/instructor to join our amazing children’s fitness facility to teach gymnastics to children ranging in ages from 4 mos.-1...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Behavioral Health Therapist | Virtual Care - Remote
  • Sanford Health
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Create Your Career With Us! Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in th...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Casual)
  • Fairview Health Services
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Practice Description Fairview Health Services is seeking a Casual Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sterile Processing Technician
  • Allina Health Systems
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: February 23, 2024 Department: 31008405 Central Processing Shift: Perman...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Tech - Community Pharmacy Float - Hiring Incentive
  • Hennepin County Medical Center
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Tech to join our Community Pharmacy team. This position is part-time with b...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist (Remote, Hybrid, or In-Person)
  • COLORADO BOCES ASSOCIATION
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Occupational Therapist (Remote, Hybrid, or In-person) 2024-2025 School Year SUMMARY: Responsible for assessing and provi...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • PrairieCare
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • About Us: We are a psychiatric healthcare system, dedicated to providing mental healthcare for all, with seven locations...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Day Camp Counselor
  • City of Eden Prairie, MN
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • Day Camp Counselor Position Profile Status: Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt Pay: $14.00 to $16.0...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • PrairieCare
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • About Us: We are a psychiatric healthcare system, dedicated to providing mental healthcare for all, with seven locations...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Minneapolis (/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/ (listen)) is the county seat of Hennepin County and the larger of the Twin Cities, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. As of 2017, Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota and 45th-largest in the United States, with an estimated population of 422,331. The Twin Cities metropolitan area consists of Minneapolis, its neighbor Saint Paul, and suburbs which altogether contain about 3.6 million people, and is the third-largest economic center in the Midwest. Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the riv...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
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Minneapolis, Minnesota area prices
were up 1.4% from a year ago

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