Recreational Therapist FT
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Are you a compassionate and dedicated Recreational Therapist with the capacity for Servant Leadership? Join our team and be the healing hand that guides individuals on their path to recovery from substance abuse. Are you up for the challenge?Bradford Health Services is an industry leader in effective and affordable drug and alcohol rehab programs. We offer 25 top-quality addiction treatment facilities across 7 southeast states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee. Bradford has proudly served these communities for over 45 years.We are actively looking for experienced and caring Recreational Therapist to join our team at our Warrior campus located in Warrior, AL. This is a great opportunity to join an established industry leader where passion and team spirit are nurtured and rewarded!Perks for our employees:A competitive salary plus benefitsGenerous Paid Time Off for Work-Life BalanceOpportunities to provide care through a variety of specialty treatment programsProfessional growth opportunitiesOur culture is best in class too!At Bradford Health Services, we understand that an industry-leading company is not built by one person. It takes an entire team to unite for a bigger purpose. This is why we believe in a company culture that values your effort and provides you with the resources you need to provide high-quality service. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported.Bachelor's Degree in Recreational therapy or related field and current certification (CTRS), or other recognized National Certification. Experience with adult and adolescent chemically dependent individuals. At least one year experience in the field of behavioral health.1. Must be able to walk, run, bend, and stand continuously for approximately 3 to 4 hours per 8- hour shift.2. Must have valid Alabama driver's license and a safe driving record.3. Must be capable of being certified in CPR and first aide.4. Maintain records and have good communication skills.5. Must be able to see at 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aide acceptable).6. Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations.7. If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable - sobriety.General Responsibilities:Provide patients with Adventure Based Counseling as it pertains to treatment of chemical dependency. Provide leisureassessments indicated, education and coordination/implementation of a variety of recreational activities for the patients.Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records ; and 45 CFR Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act . This position has unrestricted access to patient health information.Essential Functions:1. Must demonstrate an ability of perform a comprehensive assessment in the areas of leisure, physical disability, psychomotorperformance and play.2. Must demonstrate an ability, as appropriate, to formulate activity plans for patients that are assessment based.3. Must demonstrate ability to schedule and implement a variety of activities to meet needs of population being served.4. Must demonstrate an ability to maintain appropriate documentation of patient's participation in activities.5. Must demonstrate an ability to provide leisure education to patients.6. Must be capable of managing the ABC Course, e.g., safety inspections, proper equipment, and general safety for patients, etc.7. Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective clients.8. Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients' needs and concerns.9. Must be able to work in constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner.10. Regular attendance.11. Other duties as assigned by Treatment/Program Director.