Location: Elizabethtown,KY, USA
Job Description:
Recreation Therapist - Psychiatric Unit
Part-time, 5 X 5 hour/week, first shift - 9:00a-2:00p (M-F)
Job Description:
The Recreational Therapist provides recreational therapeutic activities to patients admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit at Baptist Health Hardin.
* Works with patients who are facing mental health, substance use disorders and dual diagnoses to set goals and improve activity of daily living.
* Assists patients in participating in activities aimed to improve physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health through creative techniques, practices, and outlets.
* Participates in treatment team staffing and collaborates with treatment team as needed.
* Provides activities to patients receiving hospital-based services throughout the behavioral health service line.
Requirements:
* High school diploma/GED (or higher) required.
* One year of experience in recreation therapy required.
* Certification in the state of KY as a Recreation Therapist is required within one year of hire.
* BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) - required within 90 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor or master's degree in Recreational Management, Therapeutic Recreation or related field preferred.
* Behavioral Health or Acute Healthcare setting experience preferred.
Benefits:
* Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
* Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
* Employee Assistance Program
* Retirement plans with company match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.