Certified Recreational Therapist
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Job Location:
Lewiston, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fulltime Recreational TherapistUrgent Need4 days a week CTRS RequiredOUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore to deliver on our mission The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Companys Provides therapeutic recreation-based treatment program opportunities to all program participants. Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Participates in the development of recreational therapy programs for Adults and educate the staff in carryover. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Provides individual and group therapy in a safe and effective manner to all program participants. Completes assessment/evaluation in the areas of Recreational Therapy upon admission of all program participants. Works directly with paraprofessional staff to facilitate training and program participant growth in the areas of Recreational Therapy. Assists in the development of the rehabilitation plan of care to meet the needs of each program participant. Communicates with the program participant family and funders as needed to clearly communicate status and need of services. Remains current and compliant with federal state and accrediting body regulations and standards. Adheres to work practices consistent with mission policies and procedures. Adheres to all the code of ethics standards of practice and continuing education requirements of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). Procures and maintains all recreational equipment to assure safe and appropriate use by program participants and staff. Advocates and Educates staff program participants and families in the areas of recreational therapy and therapeutic recreation. Completes other duties as assigned by RESPONSIBILITIES None required Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Recreational Therapy Two years of experience in a rehabilitation environment and/or work with persons with neurological and developmental deficits Certificates Licenses and Registrations: Certification of CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) Maintain best practice methods through continued education courseworkOther Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of rehabilitative techniques relative to recreation for persons with diverse neurological impairment Be able to interpret various evaluations and from various disciplines (Neuropsychology Occupational/Speech/Physical therapies) and the relevance to their practice Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm professional manner Ability to work toward desire goals of facilityOther Requirements: Travel as neededPhysical Demands: Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.
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