Recreational Therapist - Psychiatry
Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
Psychiatry
Shift:
Weekend Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
24
Summary:
The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for implementing therapeutic recreational activities for pediatric psychiatric patients under general supervision of the Psychiatry team. Requires the ability to remain calm and professional when working with aggressive or unpredictable patient behaviors. Will also provide recreational therapy in the Child Life Zone providing activities for patients and siblings. This includes program planning, treatment implementation and documentation. The therapist will function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated plan of care.
Hours: Weekend Coverage (Friday evenings & Sat/Sun days 7am - 3:30pm or 8am - 4:30pm)
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy (or) Recreation from an accredited college or university. Master's Degree preferred.
- 1 year of experience performing recreational therapy work in the treatment of patients required.
- Previous experience working with psychiatric patients preferred.
- Experienced in safely managing patients exhibiting aggressive or challenging behaviors.
- Experience/Training in Experiential Therapy preferred.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:
- Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.
- BLS or must be completed within 60 days of start date.
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date.
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Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Plan
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Life insurance
About Us:
Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)