Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Adult Psych 8 Hamilton

Overview

Provides restorative, rehabilitative, and recreational services to patients on the following areas : behavior health (inpatient and partial hospitalization), rehabilitation unit and skilled nursing unit; consultative and prn services provided to pediatrics.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, activity director.

Certification & Licensure Requirements

• Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) For staff hired into this position after February 27, 2022, certification (CTRS, MT-BC, or ADC) must be obtained within 1 year of employment and be maintained annually. Upon Hire
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI Training) If hired after August 1, 2019 - CPI within 3 Months
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position Upon Hire
• Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities / hospitals Upon Hire
• Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes. Upon Hire

Other Requirements

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Advanced reading, writing and oral skills Ability to utilize PC including, basic elements of Windows environment, keyboarding, work with mouse, and perform basic computer tasks with instruction.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial and ongoing assessments with patients and documentation is timely, complete, legible, concise, and related to the identified needs of the patients.

Provides therapeutic services for patients.

Actively participates actively in the multidisciplinary team approach to care.

Participates in quality improvement activities

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $21.25per hour - $35.49per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.