Recreational Therapist

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry **Position Overview:** Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with treatment team using therapeutic, recreational and leisure activities. Facilitates recreational therapy groups, and performs other duties as required. **Job Description**: **EDUCATION** * Bachelor's: Recreation Therapy. Must be eligible for national certification or state certification. **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE** * CTRS-Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist OR California Board of Recreation Therapy Certification (CBRTC) * BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider * DL-Valid Drivers License Class C **PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:** * Experience working with acute psychiatric patients of all ages and levels of functioning, as a Recreation Therapist is preferred. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** * Must have a working knowledge of DSM IV, functional knowledge of the relationship between recreational and leisure functions, and a patient s psychological functioning and personality integration. * Must be familiar with TJC (The Joint Commission), Federal and State regulations. * Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. * Must be able to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress. * Must be able to take appropriate actions in volatile situations. * Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team. * Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize the efficient use of time. * Ability to work with all populations. * Ability to work in setting that includes working with aged, mentally ill, disoriented and combative patients. * Adapts well to changing work environment. * Maintains professional and confidential attitudes. * Demonstrates effective interviewing skills and behavior observation skills. * Excellent program development skills and good interpersonal communication * Ability to coordinate and organize multiple tasks required. * Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, responsible parties and allied personnel. * Must be able to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Management of Assaultive Behavior. **Job Shift:** Day/Evening **Schedule:** Per Diem/Casual **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Variable **Weekend Requirements:** As Needed, Every other Weekend **Benefits:** Yes **Unions:** Yes **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 0 **Employee Status:** Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $36.05 to $46.15 / hour _The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._