Recreational Therapist Cert

Description :Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care and facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community.Education: ▪ Required: Bachelor’s degree in recreation with emphasis in therapeutic recreation or related field such as Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy.

Experience: ▪ Previous experience in mental health or age specific population preferred Skills:

▪ Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations ▪ Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making ▪ Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment

▪ Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility ▪ Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects ▪ Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs

▪ Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures. ▪ Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. ▪ Appropriate assessment skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)