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Recreational TherapistLocation: Danbury, CT, United StatesRequisition ID: 50346Salary Range: 24.92 - 46.28 HOURLYWork Shift: 9a - 5p w/ every other weekendFT/PT/PD: Part-TimeExempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptShare:Apply NowSave Job SavedDescriptionSummary:To provide activities and treatment to remediate functional abilities (physical, mental, emotional and social) and to assist in diagnostic and personality evaluation. Provides opportunites to acquire skills, knowledge, attitudes and insights to function independently in the community and to practice learned skills.Responsibilities:Assesses patients social, emotional, physical, leisure and cognitive abilities.Develops treatment plan through writing goals and objectives; updates treatment plan.Implements treatment with intervention techniques; conducts groups.Designs program by developing protocols and selection of activities based on population.Implements activity analysis as part of Evaluation Programs.Prepares individual patient progress notes, discharge summary/planning related to leisure.Communicates verbally with staff regarding patients.Maintains supplies and equipment.Maintains network with other health professionals, activities therapists and community services.Develops resources and contacts for patients community involvement.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.Performs other duties as assigned.Education: BACHELOR'S LVL DGREOther Information:Required: Knowledge and skill of group dynamics, professional standards, and community resources. Therapeutic Recreational Specialist Certification required within one year of hire.Minimum Experience: three yearsDesired: Experience with psychiatric patients in an acute, in-patient setting.Working Conditions:Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditionsCredentials:NCTRCCompany: Danbury HospitalOrg Unit: 91Department: Psych UnitExempt: NoSalary Range: $24.92 - $46.28 HourlyShare:EOE, including disability/vets.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-###-#### (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.