Recreational Therapy Manager

• The therapist is responsible for the provision of Recreation Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The therapist utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the patient’s behavior, such as cognitive, social, emotional or physical. The therapist educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post-discharge leisure planning and involvement. The therapist will be responsible for the provision of services according to the current standards of practice. The therapist has the supervisory position of lead therapist as well as coordinating all aspects of the Recreation Therapy department under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.

REPORTS TO: DON

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program.
• Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC).
• Previous experience in psychiatric setting of 2 years (preferred).
• Previous supervisory experience of 1 year (preferred).

The duties set forth below describe the general nature and level of work being performed by CTRS. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a CTRS since those duties include all tasks requested by the DON to meet the needs of SBC.

• Establishes treatment goals and objectives to meet individual needs of clients, and determines the Recreation Therapy Modality by which the goals are achieved.
• Evaluates each client’s progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment, records results on daily progress notes and follows all documentation policies.
• Develops and applies clinical skills by interviewing and assessing client’s level of functioning, observing patient participation in Therapeutic Recreation Sessions and their response to the same.
• Attends treatment team conferences to exchange information and observations with other members of the team, as well as assisting with the completion of the initial Treatment Plan and Treatment Plan progress summary updates.

Master Treatment Plan/Individual Treatment Plan

• Records behaviorally stated problems and interventions that are pertinent to AT/TR on the MTP problem list and Discharge Summary in a timely fashion.
• Involved in implementing individual treatment plans for clients using the interdisciplinary team approach.
• Displays a professional and friendly attitude when communicating and working with other disciplines and outside agencies.

AT Didactic Groups

• Shows initiative in implementing new treatment programs on an ongoing basis relating to any changes in the mental health field.
• Keeps the DON appraised of any difficulties or necessary changes required in program or staff development trainings.

Safety

• Instructs clients in proper use of equipment and supplies used during treatment sessions - following appropriate protocol.
• Follows Center policy on patient precautions related to AT.
• Completes safety rounds check list.
• Prepares request for supplies and equipment used during treatment sessions - following appropriate protocol.
• Follows Center expectations regarding, maintaining a flexible work schedule to meet program needs.
• Follows Dress Code Policy and serves as a role model for clients and orientees.

Continuing Education/Meetings

• Attends lectures, in-services, seminars, and workshops to receive instruction in TR principles, methods, and techniques, as well as current trends in the general treatment of psychiatric clients (age-specific).
• Attends Department staff meetings and willingly participates in in-services.
• Provides in-services on an as-needed basis, in area of expertise to BCOM staff.

Observational/Clinical Skills

• Sets limits in a therapeutic and consistent manner on a client’s behaviors within program guideline and age-specific.
• Identifies verbal and non-verbal cures for potential aggressive behavior and applies de-escalation techniques to a situation.
• Identifies alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the difference between illusions, delusions, and hallucination; Is consistently aware of safety issues regarding these clients and takes action when indicated to prevent client harm.

Management Skills

• Acts as a leader within the department, displaying a professional and supportive attitude.
• Responsible for the training and orientation of all new RT department staff.
• Oversees the supervision of all student internships.
• Coordinates and organizes the RT staffing schedule.
• Completes all assignments/monitoring related to Quality Assurance for the department.
• Monitors and is responsible for the daily functions within the AT department.
• Directly supervises all RT department staff.
• Acts as a liaison between the DON and the Recreation Therapy department staff.
• Accepts a leadership role in administrative hospital functions to improve the overall service of SBC.
• Performs other duties in a willing manner or as requested by DON.