Role OverviewA Functional Therapeutic Activities Specialist is a valuable member of the team, planning and conducting activities for client/patient groups to bring about positive change in a client’s/patient’s mental, physical and/or social behavior.
What You Will Do
The individual would lead life skills training groups and leisure activities, evaluate patient response to programs and activities offered, and inform the treatment team of requests and response.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will have a philosophy of person-centered, trauma-sensitive, and recovery-focused care, and excellent communication skills and teaching ability in informal and classroom settings.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a functional therapeutic activities area such as Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or other related category from an accredited college
- one year of full time experience in planning and administering a therapeutic program
- previous PMCS or similar crisis prevention training
- superior verbal calming/de-escalation skills
- a philosophy of person-centered, trauma-sensitive, and recovery-focused care
- excellent communication skills and teaching ability in informal and classroom settings
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous leave
- Health insurance
- Participation in the state pension system
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