Recreational Therapist jobs in Denton, TX

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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PRN-Recreational Therapist -Central
  • CWG/Vertava
  • Flower Mound, TX OTHER
  • About CWG
    Connections Wellness Group is committed to providing dynamic, holistically enriching mental health services. Our team of psychiatrists, counselors, and therapists are trained to foster lasting solutions for their patients through a variety of proven approaches, including individual and group therapy, full-service psychiatric care, and, where warranted, partial hospitalization programs. We are proud to offer premier telehealth and teletherapy services as an option for most of our programs. Quality of life is possible. Our team provides life-enriching care that connects clients back to what matters most while establishing a clear path to long-term wellness.

    POSITION SUMMARY
    A Recreational Therapist is a professional responsible for designing, implementing, and facilitating organized activities that promote therapeutic and meaningful experiences for patients with various mental health and substance use diagnoses at Connections Wellness Group. The Planned Structured Activity Therapist also coordinates with the treatment team (nursing, physician, program therapist) on any pertinent information gathered during treatment.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as therapeutic recreation, music, art, psychology, mental health, or related discipline.
    Experience: Experience working within the group setting in a mental health or substance use field.
    Licensure: Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.
    Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Handle with Care training during orientation week.
    Job Type -PRN
    Location - Central – Denton, FM, Rockwall
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Conducts specialized group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
    2. Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources, functioning within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment, documenting all correspondence held with the treatment team, patients, and other stakeholders.
    3. Ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff members. Demonstrates active communication with team members.
    4. Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
    5. Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as a member of the team when a crisis occurs, assisting others in ensuring patient safety.
    6. Enact the code system per company policy and training.
    7. Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality. Completes releases appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and abides by those standards.
    8. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations and state and federal laws.
    9. Other duties as assigned by leadership.
    Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.
    STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
    Compliance
    1. Understands and adheres to facility compliance plan and code of conduct.
    2. Respect confidentiality at all times; follow HIPAA guidelines for disclosing information.
    3. Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel, and standard policies and procedures.
    4. Treat all patients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.
    Teamwork
    1. Takes initiative to help the team, and is flexible when asked to assist in other areas.
    2. Consistently demonstrates positive and affirming behaviors, even when addressing conflict or stressful situations.
    3. Demonstrates concern for the overall team and understands how actions affect others. Shows a positive attitude and contributes to maintaining an enjoyable and productive work environment.
    4. Does not engage in any unfavorable behaviors such as rumors, inappropriate conversations, etc.
    Customer Service
    1. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe environment. Demonstrates knowledge of the facility and services provided.
    2. Positively greets all customers and demonstrates sensitivity to customer’s needs.
    3. Answers telephone appropriately to guidelines and avoid excessive transfers.
    4. Provides superior customer service while never crossing therapeutic boundaries.
    5. Demonstrates the ability to listen to patients/customers regarding problematic issues in a non-defensive manner.
    Accountability
    1. Adheres to attendance requirements. Utilizes the correct procedure for taking time off.
    2. Attends departmental and staff meetings as required.
    3. Is accountable and shows pride in work; strives to do more than the minimum required. Demonstrates initiative and completes work in a timely and accurate manner.
    4. Acknowledge mistakes and demonstrate a willingness to learn and correct them.
    5. Demonstrates passion and hustle in all work.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    1. Knowledge of facility policies and procedures.
    2. Must have excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate ideas/problems/instructions (oral or written) with staff, employees, and Connections Wellness Group management staff.
    3. Ability to analyze situations, evaluate data, and recommend/implement courses of action that would improve the functioning of systems/processes he/she is involved in.
    4. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
    5. Ability to use good judgment and keep the information confidential.
    6. Ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency.
    PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS
    1. Ability to sit for long periods (8-10 hours),
    2. Ability to reach above and below the waist, turn, twist, and to manipulate small tools (copier, computer, telephone, typewriter, calculator, safe, facsimile machine).
    3. Ability to see well enough to read handwritten and typewritten material.
    4. Ability to stand and walk the facility grounds.
    5. Ability to spend 10% of the working time outside in temperatures varying from -0 F. to 110 F.
    6. Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks at a moderate level.
    7. Ability to occasionally handle electrical, mechanical, or equipment emergencies.
    8. Available to work varied hours (i.e., evenings) as required, may be on-call as needed.
    9. Ability to travel between facility locations, and at times, the corporate office.
    10. Ability to drive a motor vehicle to designated sites.
    11. Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks under deadlines and with short notice.

    MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES:
    THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THOSE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO USE.
    1. Computer.
    2. Microsoft Office.
    3. Electronic Medical Records.
    4. Copy machine.
    5. Policies, procedures, plans, programs, and manuals.

    • This is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check. If interested in this position please apply with a complete resume and work history.*
    Disclaimer

    Applicants who have been patients of any program or provider at the facility are eligible for employment under the conditions outlined below: For private practice therapy and medication management, the applicant must have discontinued and/or transferred their treatment to a provider or providers outside of the facility. For PHP/IOP services, the applicant must have been discharged from the program at least 2 years before applying for employment.
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Recreational Therapist-Neuro
  • Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners
  • Fort Worth, TX OTHER
  • Overview Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation. Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners is a growing organization dedicated...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
  • Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton
  • Denton, TX PER_DIEM
  • Overview Select Rehab of Denton PRN Recreational Therapist Responsibilities Job Duties Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the orga...
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Recreational Therapist Associate - Behavioral Health
  • WellBridge Healthcare
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionLifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented Recreational Therapist Associate to join the team at WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth. Lifepoint offers a col...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreational Therapist (Full Time)- Behavioral Hospital
  • Perimeter Healthcare
  • Arlington, TX FULL_TIME
  • We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Full-Time Recreational Therapist available at our acute care behavioral health hospital located in Arlington, TX. This facility focuses on providing ment...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Customer Service Representative
  • The Recreational Group
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • TurfHub is seeking for a dedicated Customer Service Representative to join our team. Job Summary: Customer Service Representatives are responsible for delivering exceptional customer service by proces...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Critical Care Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care/Intensive Care
  • Privia Health
  • Arlington, TX
  • Critical Care Nurse Practitioner We are currently looking for a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our cr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Rrt / Respiratory Therapist
  • Aureus Group
  • Arlington, TX
  • Located between Dallas and Ft. Worth, this 360-bed full service hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Certified...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Summer Student Patient Care Associate
  • BluePearl
  • Lewisville, TX
  • **BluePearl? Pet Hospital?in North Dallas, TX is seeking a dedicated Summer Student Patient Care Associate to join their...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Tech I - Specialty Dispensing
  • US Tech Solutions, Inc.
  • Flower Mound, TX
  • Job Title: Pharmacy Tech I - Specialty Dispensing Duration: 3 Months Job location: Flower Mound TX USA Responsibilities:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $42 per hour
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Lewisville, TX
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Lewisville,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Psychologist
  • Thriveworks
  • Lewisville, TX
  • Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Fort Wo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist)
  • Life Care Center of Plano
  • Plano, TX
  • Position Summary The Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist) plans, organizes, develops, and directs quality acti...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist)
  • Life Care Center of Plano
  • Plano, TX
  • Position Summary The Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist) plans, organizes, develops, and directs quality acti...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Denton is a city in and the county seat of Denton County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 113,383, making it the 27th-most populous city in Texas, the 200th-most populous city in the United States, and the 12th-most populous city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. A Texas land grant led to the formation of Denton County in 1846, and the city was incorporated in 1866. Both were named after pioneer and Texas militia captain John B. Denton. The arrival of a railroad line in the city in 1881 spurred population, and the establishment of the University ...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
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Denton, Texas area prices
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