Recreational Therapist jobs in Austin, TX

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapist CTRS -5K Sign On Bonus
  • Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
  • Georgetown, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary

    The Activity Therapist, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, is responsible for providing therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent or child patients under the care of Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute for emotional or substance abuse problems. The Activity Therapist will help to develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans demonstrating sound application of AT Theory and methodology and therapy sessions.

    - Art Therapy (Certified)

    -Music Therapy (Certified)

    -Drama Therapy (Certified)

    -Recreational Therapy (Certified)

    -Adventure Therapy (Certified)

    Essential Duties:

    • Participates in the formulation of patient's treatment plans, including the establishment of treatment goals and objectives.
    • Monitors and documents patient's progress in achieving treatment goals and objectives in group notes.
    • Consult with doctors, case managers and nursing staff as needed to provide quality patient care. Contacts outpatient treatment providers as needed.
    • Provides process-oriented group therapies, as well as conducting educational and other didactic groups as assigned.
    • Reports to community and/or state agencies regarding any patient issues as required by law.
    • Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
    • Supports facility internal and external customer service standards.
    • Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

    This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

    Requirements

    • Education - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational, music, art therapy or occupational therapy) preferred.
    • Experience - A minimum of 1 year experience in a field relevant to the therapy specialty area or combination education and experience preferred. Healthcare and inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. Teaching or training experience a plus.
    • Required Licenses – Must be appropriately licensed in your respective discipline (i.e. certified Music Therapist, certified Art Therapist, etc.)
    • Additional Requirements - Must obtain and maintain approved CPR certification as well as successful completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior training including restraint and seclusion policies prior to assuming patient care responsibility.
    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
      • Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
      • Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand, DSMIIIR methodology.
      • Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health and have knowledge of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.
      • Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
      • Must have excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
      • Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
    • Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, and physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
    • Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs.), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.

    If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!

    Georgetown Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.


    Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.

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Recreational Therapist CTRS -5K Sign On Bonus
  • Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
  • Georgetown, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary The Activity Therapist, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, is responsible for providing therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent or chi...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
  • Jump! Gymnastics
  • Austin, TX PART_TIME
  • WELCOME TO JUMP! GYMNASTICS - AUSTIN'S MOST FUN WAY TO LEARN! If you can do a handstand and a cartwheel and are looking for an afternoon job where you can make a positive difference in children's live...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
  • Champions 1826
  • Kyle, TX PART_TIME
  • Are you a dynamic individual brimming with enthusiasm, energy, and a profound love for working with children? If so, Champions Gym Westlake invites you to join our exceptional team as a Recreational G...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Austin, TX OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Nights ( 6:00 PM-6:30 AM )Location: Austin, TXLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 36.0Beds: 1 year acute care experienceAt least 1 years experience in specialtyCurrent RRT certif...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Austin, TX OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Days ( 7:00 AM-7:00 PM )Location: Austin, TXLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 36.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and Computer...
  • 11 Days Ago

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TDI - Safety Officer III (OSHCON Health Consultant)
  • CAPPS
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Description Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference?Don't miss out on this opportunit...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant - DA needed - up to $28/hr
  • ShiftKey
  • Austin, TX
  • Build your own schedule. Take control of your career. Looking for dental assistant jobs that fit your life? If you're ti...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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New Grad RN Resident Orthopedics and Neurology
  • St. David's HealthCare
  • Austin, TX
  • Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At St. David's HealthCare, you come fi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgery Technician Market Float Pool
  • St. David's HealthCare
  • Austin, TX
  • Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Surgery Technician Market Float Pool you want wit...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Massage Therapist
  • White Lodging
  • Austin, TX
  • Who We Are Searching for on-call therapists available on nights and weekends! Passionate about providing relaxing and re...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow
  • KidsCare Home Health
  • Austin, TX
  • Overview: KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company. We are seeking to immedi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychologist
  • Universal Health Services
  • Liberty Hill, TX
  • Responsibilities The Psychologist conducts psychological assessments using object and projective tests and writes psycho...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PSYCHOLOGIST
  • UHS
  • Liberty Hill, TX
  • Responsibilities The Psychologist conducts psychological assessments using object and projective tests and writes psycho...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center ...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$55,381 to $68,804
Austin, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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