Recreational Therapist

## Description **The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD** (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Recreational Therapist to join our team. Under the general direction of the Program Manager 6 or Designated Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing recreational activities for patients in a behavioral health setting serving youth between the ages of 13 -17 both male and female. The behavioral health setting is a 24-hour Crisis Respite unit with a maximum stay of 10 days. **Your Role in Action:** Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. **What you will do:** - Assist patients in understanding and developing good health and fitness through retraction therapy - Implementing therapeutic recreation programs - Maintain all recreation therapy equipment - Complete assessments, treatment plans, and all applicable documentation accurately and timely - Meets divisional productivity standards as outlined in the mental health division’s operational guidelines - Completes/Authorizes consumer’s service plan/level of care assignment to address identified needs and ensures linkage to related - Completes reporting in an accurate and timely manner as designated by the contract and TAC standards - Advocates for patients to ensure that needs are met both within the Harris Center for MH and IDD and in the community. - Communicates and works with patients/families/visitors/other staff in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversities - Performs related work as assigned and adapts to changing work **What qualifications you will need:** - Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent**.** Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, or dance therapy - Current state licensure as a CTRS, MT-BC, ATR, or DMT - Assessment and evaluation experience - Current CPR and HWC certifications (provided in NEO). - 2 years working in the field of mental health preferred - Must have basic understanding of what mental illness is, common signs and symptoms and able to identify difficulties with coping in community settings. - Ability to plan and meet deadlines - Must be able to visually observe patient/client needs - Possesses the ability to work productively and effectively - Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average; written documentation is clear, concise, well-constructed and grammatically correct - Able to work collaboratively with others in a teamwork environment. Effective time management and organizational skills - Able to execute standard word processing and Excel software on the computer - Able to teach consumers both in the classroom and by example **What we have to offer:** The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks. Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being. Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education. **What else you should know:** #65026 **About us:** The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local In…