Recreational Therapist jobs in Dubuque, IA

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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Therapist
  • HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES
  • Dubuque, IA OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    Mental Health Center - Dubuque Co. - Dubuque, IA
    Position Type:    Full-Time
    Education Level:    Liscensure/Certification
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Travel Percentage:    Up to 10%
    Job Shift:    First Shift
    Job Category:    Professional Services

    Description

    Starting Salary $50,800 with a potential of $25,000 in annual incentives for Outpatient Mental Health Center

    Pay based onexperience/credentials (starting rate for LMSW $52,800)

    In-person preferred. Potential for hybrid.

     

    Your Responsibilities

    As a Therapist,your primary responsibility includes providing couple, individual and family therapy to clients seeking help in resolving intrapersonal and/or interpersonal conflicts and/or situational stresses in their lives. This also includes:

    • Displaying excellent diagnostic skills
    • Assessing the impact of psychosocial stressors in order to minimize the negative, destructive outcome of a crisis experience
    • Displaying excellent interviewing skills
    • Possessing excellent theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and treatment techniques of each type of therapy

     

    What You Need

    • Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health counseling
    • Ability to apply the theories and techniques of therapy in the clinical setting in the provision of ongoing services to individuals and families
    • Knowledge of mental health treatment for children
    • Positive community presence coordinating with school personnel
    • Computer/keyboarding skills for patient information electronic record keeping
    • Knowledgeable of growth and development issues specific to children, adolescents, adults and older adult age group
    • Acceptable agency driver

     

    What Makes You Stand Out

    • Full professional license (LISW, LMHC, LMSW or Temp LMHC) preferred
    • Experience and knowledge of working with younger children
    • Experience working with mentally ill clients in a community setting
    • Excellent time management, organization, and flexibility

     

    Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30 hours a week:

    • Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
    • Paid time off
    • 10 paid holidays
    • Staff development and training
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
    • Employer paid CEU's through Relias
    • On-site primary care
    • PerkSpot- employee discount program
    • MeMD- virtual health provider for you and your family
      • Free talk therapy
      • $0 Telehealth/urgent care
      • Discounted psychiatry
    • Employee assistance program
    • Advancement opportunities

     

    About the Program

    At Hillcrest Family Services, the compassion and extensive experience of our counseling team means we provide a broad range of mental health services and treat a wide array of conditions for individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds at ourMental Health Centers (MHCs), including:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Couples Counseling
    • Depression
    • Family Counseling
    • Grief/Loss
    • Medication Management
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Phobias
    • Psychological Assessment & Testing
    • Stress
    • Trauma

     

    About the Organization

    Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassionis commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

     

    **COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required*

    Qualifications


  • 29 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description As a radiation therapist, you'll help treat patients with cancer using radiation. Working closely with radiation oncologists and the cancer care team at a hospital, radiation center, c...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Washington, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAs an occupational therapist, you'll help individuals with the skills needed for life's daily activities. Working in a hospital, home health, nursing facility, rehab center, school or h...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Coralville, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAs an occupational therapist, you'll help individuals with the skills needed for life's daily activities. Working in a hospital, home health, nursing facility, rehab center, school or h...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Rapids, IA OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 8H Days ( 8:00 AM-4:30 PM )Location: Cedar Rapids, IALength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and Com...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • RehabVisions
  • Atkins, IA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Atkins - Atkins, IA Position Type: Hospital, SNF, home health | Full-time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Full Time Job Category: Physical Therapist Description & Respon...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse-Telemetry RN -Cardiovascular Unit
  • Phaxis
  • Dubuque, IA
  • Phaxis Travel Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Tele Nurse in Dubuque, IA. Recruiters at Phaxis will work with y...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Virtual Care - $2,376 per week
  • Trinity Health FirstChoice
  • Dubuque, IA
  • Trinity Health FirstChoice is seeking a travel nurse RN Virtual Care for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa. Job Desc...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Beauty Consultant - Kennedy Mall
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
  • Dubuque, IA
  • Proactively approaches clients in a friendly manner to determine how to provide a rewarding client experience Seeks out ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,772 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Dubuque, IA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa. Job Des...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dialysis Nurse (RN/LPN) - Dubuque Unit
  • Grand River Medical Group
  • Dubuque, IA
  • Dialysis Nurse (RN/LPN) Position is for Tri-State Dialysis - Dubuque location Grand River Medical Group is seeking an en...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,872 per week
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • Dubuque, IA
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa. Job Descript...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,016 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Dubuque, IA
  • Coast Medical Service is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa. Job Descr...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $1,846 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Dubuque, IA
  • Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa. Job D...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

Dubuque /dəˈbjuːk/ (listen) is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2017, the population of Dubuque was 57,637. This city lies at the junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, a region locally known as the Tri-State Area. It serves as the main commercial, industrial, educational, and cultural center for the area. Geographically, it is part of the Driftless Area, a portion of North America that escaped all three phases of the Wisconsinian Glaciation. It is one of the few cities in Iowa with bluffs, and a tourist destination featuring ...
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