Recreation Therapy Assistant-BH

Recreational Therapy AssistantUnder the supervision of a Recreational Therapist the Recreational Therapy Assistant (RTA) is responsible for the development and coordination of the therapeutic activities program to meet the needs of the patients and to enable patients and families to utilize psychiatric care to achieve their optimal level of mental health. The RTA documents individual patients participation in activities. Assess the needs of the patient population on an ongoing basis in order to plan appropriate therapeutic activities. Provides social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities and meets state, federal and facility requirements regarding activity documentation. Recreational Therapy is an active component of the treatment milieu, teaching important life skills (coping skills, etc.) in order to assist patient population to maintain adequate functioning in the community. Performs other related duties as required.Qualifications:Education: Associates Degree in Therapeutic RecreationExperience: Prefer one year experience in RTA in mental health settingLicense/Registration: Licensure as LRTA by North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy. Must be CPI certified. Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.Other: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with psychiatric patients.Typical Physical Demands: Must be able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods of time. Requires full range of body motion including occasional bending, twisting, squatting, and kneeling; lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Ability to perform various physical activities.