Recreational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

NOTE : This position is currently filled. However, it is the policy of Freedom Behavioral to continue to take applications so that we can ensure there is no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview,Texas is a 20 bed, acute geriatric psych facility located in Plainview,Texas. We are looking for an experienced Recreational Therapist / Activities Coordinator. Previous psychiatric experience in an acute setting is a must. Strong preference given to previous geriatric psych experience. Teamwork, team development and team training are all key qualities for this position.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview is currently accepting resumes for a Recreational Therapist!

This non-exempt, full-time position will report to the Director of Clinical Social Services and will provide medically-approved activities for the patients within the facility. Activities may include leisure skills, social activities, physical / exercise, cognitive challenges and arts and crafts. The Activities Coordinator provides support to the clinical department through teamwork and input into the patient's overall psychosocial needs.

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. A minimum of one year experience performing similar duties in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred. Qualified applicants will also hold certification through an approved program designed to train the components of Activity Therapy duties.

Qualified applicants also have a basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria and a basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital ofPlainview provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to Federal law requirements, FBHCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.