Recreational Therapist jobs in Tacoma, WA

Description

Full Time

Youth Residential Treatment Facility 

$25 - $32 DOE

Pierce County’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic; Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Recreational Therapist to join our Youth Residential Treatment Facility in Tacoma, WA.

We offer: Medical, dental, and vision with 100% paid premiums for employees, 11 paid holidays, Mileage reimbursement, 403(b)-retirement plan, and Tuition Assistance, Continuing education programs, Health club reimbursement, and paid sick leave. 

Function: Coordinate the therapeutic recreation component for the residential treatment program.  Initiate services to the residents through implementation of a therapeutic recreation activity.  Plan and coordinate recreational, vocational, and socialization programming in coordination with individual treatment goals and objectives.  Provide high quality individualized care and treatment for residents using the least restrictive methods possible.  Member of the multi-disciplinary team. Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in evaluations and development of treatment plans. Serves as a member of the organization that welcomes, engages and serves individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning and implementation of therapeutic recreation program.
• Teach leisure and social skills.
• Plan and coordinate socialization and recreational activities.
• Provide direct care in therapeutic recreational program which is appropriate for residents and consistent with the program goals of increasing skills, maximizing potential, and increasing level of independent functioning.
• Coordinate ongoing recreation activities.
• Provide direct therapeutic assessments of residents.
• Participate in treatment planning and plan updates specific to recreation.
• Write residential treatment summaries.
• Implement performance improvement duties as assigned.
• Provide in-service training to staff regarding recreation as assigned.
• Provide data and reports as necessary for program monitoring and evaluation.
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings, staffings, and training sessions.
• Ensure the care, safety, and supervision of residents.
• Utilize individualized and tailored care, taking into consideration the specific needs and strengths of residents.  
• Instruct, assist, and provide skill development and overall supervision to residents regarding daily living activities, life skills, social skills, vocational skills, and leisure/recreation skills and activities.
• Plan and lead educational and information groups for residents.
• Coordinate and interact professionally, cooperatively, and promptly with other team members.  When on the milieu, is supervised by the shift leader. 
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with residents and actively support the program by participating in all activities during scheduled shifts.
• Respond promptly to pager messages, as required.
• Work to ensure communication among team members during and between shifts.
• Work with team members to create and contribute to a positive learning environment for all.
• Implement scheduled and non-scheduled recreation groups and activities focused on community integration.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and storage of all recreation equipment and supplies.
• Document the provision of care and the clinical and behavioral observations of residents in the progress notes.
• Document all accidents, special treatment procedure, and extraordinary occurrences, and submit reports to the program manager.
• Report unsafe conditions and needed repairs to shift supervisor, program manager, or safety officer.
• Actively seek, schedule, and participate in clinical supervision.
• Use appropriate problem resolution activities to resolve conflicts.
• Complete family recreation assessments for those families identified by treatment team.
• Complete orientation of new employees regarding the recreation component of treatment.
• Coordinate and implement physical education credits for school by providing physical conditioning classes.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
• Annual flu shot verification and willing to follow other measures as directed by Infection Control Manager.
• In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy.  One year experience with children and/or adolescents in a therapeutic setting.  One year experience in recreation therapy.   
• Certified as a Recreation Therapist (CTRS). 
• WA State registered recreation therapist. 
• Current CPR and First Aid certification. 
• Valid Washington State driver’s license; proof of insurance. 

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.

What is CLR?

Comprehensive Life Resources (formerly Comprehensive Mental Health) is a private, not-for-profit community mental health agency. Here at CLR we are committed to a recovery-focused, whole health approach and philosophy that considers and embraces the whole person. We come from many backgrounds and life experiences.  The common bond that brings us together is our caring compassionate commitment to serve our community. To help individuals and families reach the quality of life to which every human is entitled and deserves. 

We Offer -, Medical, Dental, and Vision – 100% paid premiums for Full-Time employees, 11 paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, and a 403(b)-retirement plan!! Apply Today!