Inpatient Unit Recreation Specialist

Primary Responsibilities: Assesses, plans, administers, evaluates and provides safe therapeutic recreation therapy for the clients on the Youth Inpatient Unit Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and training sessions. Instructs, assists, and provides skill development and overall supervision to clients regarding daily living activities, life skills, social skills, vocational skills, and leisure/recreation skills and activities. Initiates services to the clients through implementation of a therapeutic recreation activity. Plans and leads educational and information groups for residents. Ensures the care, safety, and supervision of clients. Documents the provision of care and the clinical and behavioral observations of residents in the progress notes. Entry-Level Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associates Degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field.

Experience: Minimum of three years of job-related experience.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire). Advanced-Level Minimum Qualifications: Education-Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy.

Experience: Minimum of two years of job-related experience.

LICENSURE: Certified as a Recreation Therapist (CTRS), WA State Registered Recreation Therapist, Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire).

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in residential or inpatient treatment setting. Experience with new program development and implementation. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.