Recreation Therapist (Behavioral Health) - Maryview Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

  

Recreation Therapist – Maryview Medical Center

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position 

The Psychoeducation Specialist provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. 

Licensing/Certification 

Must be licensed, certified, or registered as appropriate by state and national licensing boards in one of the following:  

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) 

Registered Art Therapist (ATR) 

Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P)

Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) 

Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) 

Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) 

Occupational Therapist Licensed (OTR/L) 

 

Education 

Bachelors, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or Expressive Therapy (Music, Dance/Movement), Counseling, or Human Services (required) 

 

Work Experience 

1 year in social or human services setting (required) 

 

Essential Job Functions  

• Facilitates groups. Provides Individual activities tailored to specific needs of patients (within scope). May participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.  

• Discharge planning in collaboration with Social Worker team  

• Community resource knowledge and coordination of activities; particularly in the area of specialized activities such as pet therapy, nutrition, yoga.  

• Completes leisure assessments  

• Care planning  

• May provide 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.  

• May provide 15-minute patient checks as assigned. 

• Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required 

 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Adult Psychiatric Unit - Maryview

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.