Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Mosaic Life Care
St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 20.37-29.54 / hour
Posted on Apr 13, 2025
Details
- Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Mental Health Unit
- PRN Status
- Day Shift
- Pay: $20.37 - $29.54 / hour
- This position plans, organizes, and coordinates, schedules and implements activities in the unit. This includes responsibilities for patient documentation and monthly reports.
- This position works under the supervision of the Director and is employed by Mosaic Health System.
- Interviews, assesses, and develops treatment plans. Reassesses and develops plans in compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team care planning, integrating recreational therapy services into the plan of care. Also participates in staff meetings, special committees, and educational opportunities to maintain professional certification/qualifications.
- Provides group and/or individual treatment services according to the established treatment plan.
- Maintains documentation to reflect the services provided and enters progress notes in the individual patient/resident medical record. Participates in writing discharge summaries for each patient.
- Maintains activity supplies and equipment. Is responsible for safety in the storage and use of equipment. Makes supplies and equipment accessible to the patients for individual leisure pursuits.
- Bachelor of Science degree from four year college or university in therapeutic recreation or a recreation degree with a therapeutic emphasis.
- Eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Must obtain CTRS certification within one year of hire. BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Completion of a full-time ten-week clinical internship program.
