Recreational Therapist, Residential

Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Hours for this role are a 0.5 FTE and requires the ability to work evenings and weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Standards & Ethics: Uphold the highest standards for the practice of Recreational Therapy and adhere to the Recreational Therapy Code of Ethics, as well as PrairieCare's policies and procedures.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Provide guidance and supervision for Recreational Therapy students, fostering their development and ensuring quality care.
• Group Leadership: Plan, lead, and facilitate engaging Recreational Therapy and therapeutic groups as directed by the Residential Clinical Supervisor, creating an inclusive atmosphere for all participants.
• Individual Interventions: Collaborate with patients to develop personalized recreational therapy interventions that cater to their unique needs and interests, promoting autonomy and self-expression.
• Training & Development: Lead training sessions for new hires and provide ongoing group facilitation training for Residential Counselors, ensuring a well-prepared and knowledgeable team.
• Cultural Competence: Demonstrate an understanding of gender, cultural differences, and age-appropriate care, ensuring that all therapeutic activities are respectful and relevant to the diverse populations we serve.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through training and mentorship.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist requires graduation from an accredited program of Recreational Therapy, and certification from NCTRC.
• Receives job training by consultation with the RT staff and other therapists, completion of ongoing in-service and orientation programs, and attendance of off-site continuing education programs as approved by management
• Student field placement in psycho-social RT is strongly preferred for newly graduated candidates
• Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situations
• Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances
• After training, be able to manage disruptive and explosive patients.

Pay range for this position is $24 to $27 depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Join Us:

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Melissa Frankman, either via email at mfrankman@prairie-care.com or by phone at 612-446-3357. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email accommodations@prairiecare.com for assistance.

Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.

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