Recreational Therapist jobs in Layton, UT

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
  • Logan River Academy LLC
  • Logan, UT FULL_TIME
  • 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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    PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS*

    • Develops initial treatment plan within guidelines. The treatment plan is reviewed regularly with residential staff and updated as necessary. Addresses treatment goals and issues weekly in individual sessions.
    • Conducts weekly individual, family, and group therapy and maintains accurate progress notes for each therapeutic intervention/session, posted to their record within the appropriate time.
    • Prepares monthly progress reports on time. Ensures that they contain relevant material based on the student’s treatment issues, behavior, and treatment goals. Ensures reports are sent to all appropriate parties.
    • Communicates with prior treatment sources to obtain relevant background information. Provides case updates to consultants, courts, school districts, or involved professionals as required. Reports are current and accurate.
    • Attends shift change, treatment team, and other meetings on a regular basis, and collaborates with Residential, Medical and Academic staff members.
    • Contacts parent/sponsor, and educational consultant or other referring source, within 24 hours of student’s placement and follows company policy and procedure in establishing an appropriate therapist/client relationship. Responds to requests from parents and referring sources promptly.
    • Gains parental and referral source support of Treatment Plan and school policy. Resolves conflicts over school policy diplomatically.
    • Responds promptly to urgent needs or crisis situations. Works with Residential Staff in crisis intervention and aide in investigating and reviewing major incidents with each assigned students.
    • Utilizes effective counseling techniques. Ensures treatment modalities used are consistent with overall treatment goals and concur with school policies and professional standards including following established policy when approving use of observation and development.
    • Responds to nurse’s contact regarding any health issues and provides timely notification to parents/sponsor as necessary.
    • Ensures that visits and phone calls are scheduled according to school policy and structure. A) Structures student and family prior to visit. Assists family in establishing and achieving visit goals. Debriefs the student and parents after the visit is completed. B) Ensures that school policy and procedures are followed when a student leaves the program for any reason.
    • Begins planning for continuing care upon admission. Involves family in preparation of continuing care plan and makes appropriate recommendations for continuing care placements.
    • Treats clients with dignity and respect. Adheres to client rights standards and keeps commitments that are extended to clients or customers.
    • Attends all annual in-service meetings and maintains any required certifications.
    • Shows understanding how position supports the department's goals and vision of the organization, including how it supports other departments and processes within the organization, and supports the Performance Improvement program by implementing new processes and standards as indicated.

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    CORE COMPETENCIES*
    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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    Qualifications*

    • Master’s Degree and current license to practice therapy in Utah.
    • Attention to detail and complete data entry.
    • Customer service skills

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    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*

    • Trained and able to safely manage student behaviors.
    • Excellent communication and critical thinking skills with the ability to handle stressful situations.
    • The capacity to function and lead well at any required time.

    Job Type: Full-time

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Therapist
  • WATERFALL CANYON ACADEMY
  • Ogden, UT FULL_TIME
  • PRIMARY THERAPIST BENEFITS: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision InsurancePTO401K$100Phone Stipend PRIMARY THERAPIST RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide weekly individual/family therapy session ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Massage Therapist
  • Massage Envy
  • Layton, UT OTHER
  • Overview Where Better Careers Begin!Massage Envy Layton 519 Rind Road, Layton Utah Are you looking to grow your career with a team that values, supports & empowers you? The difference you'll make in c...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Massage Therapist
  • Massage Envy
  • Riverdale, UT OTHER
  • Overview Where Better Careers Begin!Massage Envy Riverdale: 4097 Riverdale Rd Riverdale, UT 84405 Are you looking to grow your career with a team that values, supports & empowers you? The difference y...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Brigham, UT OTHER
  • Overview When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursin...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Ogden, UT FULL_TIME
  • Overview Full Time and PRN available When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Professional Dental & Orthodontics
  • Layton, UT
  • Professional Dental now hiring Dental Assistants with +2 years of experience in Davis County, Utah County and Salt Lake ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Orthodontist
  • Professional Dental & Orthodontics
  • Layton, UT
  • At Professional Dental & Orthodontics, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated orthodontist to join our team in ou...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Client Support Specialist (Work From Home)>
  • Adentro
  • Layton, UT
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $55K per year / Medical, dental, and vision / 401K - As a C...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nutrition Care Associate PRN
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Layton, UT
  • Job Description: Under general supervision, the Nutrition Care Associate performs a variety of food service duties. Post...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,522 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Layton, UT
  • Aureus Medical Group - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Layton, Utah. J...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant
  • Concentra Career Choice
  • Layton, UT
  • Overview: Medical Assistant/MA Schedule: Full Time / 40 hours a week / M-F 8a-5p Location: Layton, UT (2086 North 1700 W...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant
  • Concentra
  • Layton, UT
  • Overview: Medical Assistant/MA Schedule: Full Time / 40 hours a week / M-F 8a-5p Location: Layton, UT (2086 North 1700 W...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psych Tech / Support Staff (Sat-Sun)
  • Canyon View
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Overview: Position Support Staff / Psych Tech This position serves in a residential treatment center for adults with sub...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Layton is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Ogden-Clearfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 67,311, rising to an estimated 78,797 by 2018. Layton is the most populous city in Davis County and the ninth most populous in Utah. Layton has direct access to Salt Lake City, Ogden, Salt Lake City International Airport, Antelope Island, and the FrontRunner commuter rail. Layton City is a leader in economic development for the region, with immediate adjacency to Hill Air Force Base, a large hospitality district (1,000+ hot...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$51,971 to $64,567
Layton, Utah area prices
were up 2.3% from a year ago

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