<p>Overview</p> <p>To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.</p> <p>Responsible for the evaluation, goal setting, treatment and documentation of patients in the assigned patient care areas. Design, implement, evaluate and document individual and group therapeutic interventions to obtain goals and objectives of patients. Performs other clinical and teaching duties as may be required. May assume the responsibilities of facility dog handler.</p> <p>EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>Clinical </li></ol> </li><li>1.1 Performs basic TR evaluations on assigned patients. </li><li> <ol start="2"> <li>Education </li></ol> </li><li>2.1 Attends mandatory department inservices. </li><li> <ol start="3"> <li>Self Development </li></ol> </li><li>3.1 Seeks opportunities to expand own knowledge of profession and related fields. </li><li> <ol start="4"> <li>Administration </li></ol> </li><li>4.1 Complies with Hospital and Department Policies and Procedures. </li><li> <ol start="5"> <li>Clinical Supervision </li></ol> </li><li>5.1 Appropriately delegates responsibilities to support staff and volunteers maintaining appropriate level of clinical supervision. </li><li> <ol start="6"> <li>Human Relations Skills </li></ol> </li><li>6.1 Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsive, and courteous hospital environment. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>EDUCATION</p> <p>Master preferred / Minimum of a B.S. from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program or related field as outlined by the National Therapeutic Recreation Standards. Must hold or currently pursuing CTRS certification from National Council Therapeutic Recreation certification. Certification is required within 3 months of employment.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE</p> <p>1 year in a psychiatric setting and/or 2 years in child development is strongly preferred.</p> <p>LICENSURE</p> <p>NCTRC</p> <p>SPECIAL SKILLS</p> <p>The individual should demonstrate knowledge in therapeutic recreation theory, evaluation, and treatment techniques for various special population groups. Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with others in a multidisciplinary team is essential. The individual should also be willing and able to assume increased responsibilities as required.</p> <p>YNHHS Requisition ID</p> <p>143568</p>