Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 2 years

Education Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy / Leisure Studies

Category Healthcare & Medical

About this role

Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to deliver structured recreational therapy programs to inpatients, participate in treatment planning, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver inpatient recreation therapy, Participate in treatment planning, Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, Document patient progress, Maintain CTRS credentials

Technical Overview

Focus on CTRS credentialing, recreational therapy methodologies, and safety training (CPR, First Aid, De-Escalation) within a psychiatric hospital setting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed CTRS with a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy and two years of psychiatric treatment experience, able to plan patient activities within an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy / Leisure StudiesTwo (2) years related experienceCurrent Washington State CTRS registration

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with psychiatric inpatient/outpatient careInterdisciplinary treatment team integrationCPR/First Aid/Verbal De-Escalation training

Required Skills

Recreational TherapyCTRSCertified Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistWashington State CTRSCPRFirst AidVerbal De-EscalationHandle with CareInterdisciplinary treatment teamTreatment planning

Hard Skills

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)Recreational TherapyCTRSCPRFirst AidVerbal De-EscalationHandle with Care

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkEmpathyPatient-centered careInterdisciplinary collaborationAdaptability

Certifications

Required

Washington State CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical

Job Function Plan and deliver recreational therapy services to psychiatric inpatients as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Keywords for Your Resume

Recreation TherapistCTRSCertified Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistRecreational Therapypsychiatricinpatienttreatment planninginterdisciplinary treatment teamCPRFirst AidVerbal De-EscalationHandle with CareWashington State CTRSbachelor's degreeKirkland WAFairfax Behavioral HealthUHSpatient careactivity servicesctrscertified therapeutic recreation specialistrecreational therapywashington state ctrscprfirst aidverbal de-escalation

Deal Breakers

No CTRS certification, No Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, No Washington State CTRS registration

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