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)
Description:The Clinician develops, conducts, and oversees the delivery of mental health or behavior analytic services according to the clinician’s appropriate scope of practice as defined by the Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and best practice standards for the behavioral health field. This may include, but is not limited to, determining goals, developing treatment plans, conducting parent training and whole-family intervention, responding to crises, providing case management services, collaborating with external providers such as schools, and coordinating with team members and leadership for ethical, quality service delivery.
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1. Completes work thoroughly, promptly and efficiently; managing multiple tasks as necessary.
2. Analyzes successes and shortcomings, then solves problems with determination and creativity.
3. Supports approved decisions, responsibly completing tasks with minimal supervision.
4. Holds self, fellow staff, and all students accountable for doing what is required; fulfilling commitments.
5. Makes well-informed decisions, consulting when necessary, with others; implementing practical solutions.
6. Communicates collaboratively, acknowledging verbal requests, phone, text, and email messages quickly.
7. Reads and adheres to updated policies and procedures, promptly reporting violations to a supervisor.
8. Maintains confidentiality and models professionalism as a representative of LRA in all locations.
9. Follows all safety regulations and does not hesitate to suggest changes that might improve safety.
10. Pursues continuous professional growth to enhance student and personal performance.
11. Demonstrates an understanding of the LRA Positive Behavior Plan by consistently using it with students.
12. Uses IEP, ISP and BIP objectives when planning instructional, recreation and residential activities.
13. Completes necessary documentation within times specified in policies and procedures.
13. Reviews critical incidents and participates in root-cause analysis as requested by the Compliance Officer.
15. Supports and promotes the LRA values of diversity, equity and inclusion for all staff and students.
16. Greets all visitors, parents and reviewers with a smile and the utmost respect.
17. Models ethical behavior when resolving misunderstandings, disagreements and conflicts.
18. Contributes to long-term planning; promotes collection of Outcome data; and supports CQI initiatives.
19. Allocates resources efficiently; manages budgets (MEC members); reports variances in MOR meetings.
20. Responds positively to a supervisor's reasonable request to perform other duties.
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Job Type: Full-time
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