Recreation Therapist-Part Time-DDC-Harnett Adolescent Psych Unit

** Facility
* * Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
** Location
* * Fayetteville, North Carolina
** Department
* * Social Services Psychology
** Job Family
** Allied Health
** Work Shift
** Days (United States of America)
** Summary
* * Evaluates adults, sets short- and long-term goals, determines and implements the most appropriate treatment to meet patient needs. Responsible for leading therapeutic activity groups and promotes leisure, social and vocational skills of adults 18 and above. Responsible for documentation including documenting patient goals evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.#

** Major Job Functions
** The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
* Completes assessments of all patients and identifies individual treatment goals
* Treats assigned patients 1:1 or in group settings
* Facilitates Group therapy
* Enters charges in the computer daily
* Participates in treatment team meetings as scheduled
* Provides patient and family education when appropriate
* Plans, coordinates, and evaluates community evening and weekend activities
* Maintains knowledge of community resources
* Supervises RT/AT students and interns
* Assists with patient activities, escorts patients to outside appointments as necessary
* Assists with restraints and seclusion procedures after completion of NCI training
* Other duties as assigned#
** Minimum Qualifications
** The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:##
** Education and Formal Training**:
* Associate degree in Therapeutic Recreation required
* Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field preferred
* State license with the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensing (NCBRTL) required
* Basic Life Support certification required##
** Work Experience**:
* 1 year experience as Activities Therapist preferred##
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent customer service skills
* Ability to problem solve and quickly assess and respond to situations appropriately
* Basic knowledge of age specific considerations for the population served
* General computer competency required##
** Physical Requirements**:
* Position requires bending, prolonged standing, and walking
* Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds
* Possess visual and auditory acuity for observation
* Manual dexterity for computer use and documentation
* Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
** Required Licenses and Certifications
** BLS - American Heart Association Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually.  A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians.  Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond.  

Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.
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