Recreation Therapy Tech
US-AR-LITTLE ROCK
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 384596
Type: Day
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Overview: As our Recreational Therapy Tech h at CHI St Vincent, you'll provide recreational therapies to patients being treated for mental health illness. You will use a variety of therapies that address the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs and interests of your patients with the goal of enhancing your patient's mental health, recovery and wellbeing. Your success in this role comes from your genuine desire to help patients feel better. You demonstrate empathy and have an understanding of mental health conditions. CHI St. Vincent Infirmary is a non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Little Rock, AR. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. with us. Responsibilities: * Under the supervision of a Licensed Behavioral Therapist, you will provide recreational therapy and activities for individual mental health patients as well as patients in group settings * You will provide appropriate therapeutic activities for various functioning levels of mental health patients * Help your care team establish and implement appropriate recreational goals * Communicate any changes in a patient's status, including medical or behavioral Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree Required * Specialty in Therapeutic Recreation preferred * One year of experience with a mental health population preferred, or internship as Recreational Therapy Assistant preferred * CPR Certification from the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
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