Recreational Therapist jobs in Shreveport, LA

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
  • Riverview Behavioral Health
  • Texarkana, AR FULL_TIME
  • Overview

     

    Riverview is the premier psychiatric center in Texarkana, Arkansas, where children, adolescents, and adults can receive comprehensive inpatient help for the mental health challenges that have disrupted their lives. We are a 62-bed psychiatric hospital that is dedicated to providing high-quality care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 11-17) who are suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues.

     

    PURPOSE STATEMENT:

    Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders

    Responsibilities

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    · Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.

    · Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

    · Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.

    · Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.

    · Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.

    · Maintain a caseload as assigned.

    · Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.

    · May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

    · May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.

    · Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

     

    OTHER FUNCTIONS:

    · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

    · Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.

    · One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

     

    LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

    · Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.

    · CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

    · First aid may be required based on state or facility.

     

     

    While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

     

    We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

     

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Therapist
  • Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
  • Texarkana, AR FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a full-time Therapist to join the Riverview Behavioral Health Team! Riverview is the premier psychiatric center in Texarkana, Arkansas, where children, adolescents, and adults can r...
  • 25 Days Ago

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THERAPIST
  • Rite of Passage Brand
  • Lewisville, AR FULL_TIME
  • Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community? Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others? Do you want to build a career while making ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Texarkana, TX 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...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Minden, LA OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Variable ( 12:00 AM-12:00 AM )Location: Minden, LALength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and Co...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Shreveport, LA OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 9H Days ( 8:00 AM-5:00 PM )Location: Shreveport, LALength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and Compu...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Home Health Aide Per Diem
  • Humana Inc.
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first A Home Health Aide ( HHA ): * Provides direct patient...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologic Technologist Travel
  • Vincent Management Group LLC
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Job Summary Position is located in Rochester, New York. We are seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join our team. If yo...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Before & After Care Worker
  • Charter Schools USA
  • Shreveport, LA
  • JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for assisting in maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria, on t...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN ST)
  • Willis-Knighton Health System
  • Shreveport, LA
  • We are looking for a registered nurse for our fast paced Stepdown unit. Our unit consists of twelve beds and patients wi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatric RN
  • Amedisys Inc.
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Overview Shift: Per Diem Days Are you a highly skilled and compassionate behavioral health RN looking for a rewarding ca...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
  • Shriners Childrens Hospital
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Company Overview Shriners Children's is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in provi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director Before & After Care
  • Charter Schools USA
  • Shreveport, LA
  • JOB PURPOSE Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria, on ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN, Home Health Per Diem
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health LPN, you will: Provide professional n...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

Shreveport is located in Northwest Louisiana. It is the center of the Ark-La-Tex region where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. It is also part of the I-20 Cyber Corridor linking the tech-centered Dallas-Fort Worth, Shreveport-Bossier, Greater Monroe, and Greater Atlanta metropolitan areas together. The city of Shreveport is 188 miles from Dallas, 98 miles from Tyler, and 41 miles from Marshall, Texas; 215 miles from Little Rock and 73 miles from Texarkana, Arkansas; and 250 miles from the state capital of Baton Rouge, 99 miles from Monroe, 69 miles from Ruston, and 30 miles from Minden, Lo...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$51,772 to $64,319
Shreveport, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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