Recreational Therapist
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Job Description
About the Company
UNC Health is a not-for-profit health care system owned by the state of North Carolina that exists to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves. UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, UNC Children’s Hospital, UNC Faculty Physicians, Chatham Hospital, Pardee UNC Health Care, Caldwell UNC Health Care, Nash UNC Health Care, Johnston UNC Health Care, Wayne UNC Health Care, Southeastern Health, and UNC REX Healthcare.
About the Job
UNC Health is seeking a Recreational Therapist to join its Youth Behavioral Health (YBH) team in Butner, North Carolina. The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for providing a full range of recreational therapy services to children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses, dual diagnoses, substance misuse, and complex behaviors.
Responsibilities
• Assess patients’ needs, interests, and abilities
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions, such as group and individual therapy, games, and activities
• Document patients’ progress and response to treatment
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses
• Participate in professional development activities
• Serve as a clinical educator for practicum and intern recreational therapy students
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreational Therapy, which includes an internship
• Licensed as a Recreational Therapist by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure (NCBRTL)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• Experience working with children and adolescents with mental health issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a hospital-based mental health setting
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and dual diagnosis
• Additional training and/or certifications in evidence-based practices with these populations
