Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Inpt Psychiatry Step Down -Waltham

Position Summary

We are seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our CBAT/Inpatient Psychiatry Step-down Unit at Waltham.

• Serving child and adolescent patients with psychiatric and behavioral problems.
• Following established procedures, methods, and protocols, providing skilled therapeutic group services and safety management of patients hospitalized with psychiatric illnesses.
• Providing consultation and support to Nursing Staff.
• Participating as a member of multidisciplinary team to plan, provide, and communicate patient treatment/behavior goals and requirements.
• 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8:30am - 7:00pm.

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, in Therapeutic Recreation or related required.

• Experience: Significant experience leading therapeutic groups.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, the ability to mediate fair solutions using conflict resolution skills and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
• The ability to teach others including patients, families and peers in their further development of problem solving and communication skills.

• Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.