Certified Recreation Therapist
Northern California Behavioral Health System
Santa Rosa, california
Pay range: $30.96 - $43.19
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The primary role of the Certified Music Therapist is to plan and implement therapeutic activities for all geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs.
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services to adult, adolescent or child patients under Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's care for emotional or substance abuse problems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Activities
· Conducts group and individual sessions for patients, within scope of practice which may draw from mediums such as art therapy, movement therapy, physical therapy, occupational rehabilitation, exercise, games or leisure activities Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Bakersfield, california Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provide therapeutic interventions and recreational services to adults, adolescents, or children at the hospital. Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare, psychiatric care, and/or educational field. Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as psychology, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, or occupational therapy with a recreation therapist certificate. Certification is not required with a Master's degree in a relevant field. Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills. Knowledge of psychiatric and substance use disorders and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills; understanding of and ability to apply DSM-V methodology. Associate license wage range: $27.39/hr. - $38.21/hr. Licensed wage range: $31.22/hr. - $43.57/hr. $2,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time...Recreational Therapist | Sign-On Bonus Eligible
