Recreational Therapist

Cibola County, NM - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adelphi is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide services at a residential behavioral health facility in Pueblo of Acoma New Mexico. The ideal candidate will deliver recreational therapy to Native American adolescents ages 13 to 17 helping them improve self-esteem manage chemical dependencies and develop lifelong recovery skills. The therapist will create individualized treatment plans and facilitate therapeutic activities designed to support these goals.

Job Quick Facts:

Job ID: GS-NSRTC-01

Profession: Recreational Therapist

Location: Pueblo of Acoma New Mexico

Facility Type: Adolescent behavioral health and substance use treatment facility

Job Type: Contract

Assignment Length: 1 year (Potential for a long term contract)

Shift Schedule: 40 hours/week Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Rate: $35/hr

Requirements:

Bachelors degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Therapy

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

At least 1 year of experience working with youth in clinical or therapeutic setting especially with behavioral health co-occurring disorders or trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities:

Conduct individual assessments of each resident at the time of admission.

Use this information to develop an individualized recreation therapy treatment plan.

Plan and implement individual and group recreation activities for adolescents at facility using accepted recreational therapy techniques for youth with chemical dependence emotional and behavioral disturbances.

Document in the residents medical record progress regarding objectives goals changes in residents condition and in recreational treatment plan.

Plan implement and evaluate adventure-based programming which includes camping fishing cross country skiing hiking backpacking etc.

Identify and ensure procurement of proper equipment needed to complete planned recreational activities.

Ensure the recreation component of the treatment plan adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.

Attend and participate in treatment team meetings and treatment plan reviews.

Work closely with other facility staff to provide holistic treatment services.