Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

Dorothea Dix Harnett Adolescent Psych Unit

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Evaluates adults, sets short- and long-term goals, determines and implements the most appropriate treatment to meet patient needs. Responsible for leading therapeutic activity groups and promotes leisure, social and vocational skills of adults 18 and above. Responsible for documentation including documenting patient goals evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Completes assessments of all patients and identifies individual treatment goals

• Treats assigned patients 1:1 or in group settings

• Facilitates Group therapy

• Enters charges in the computer daily

• Participates in treatment team meetings as scheduled

• Provides patient and family education when appropriate

• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates community evening and weekend activities

• Maintains knowledge of community resources

• Supervises RT/AT students and interns

• Assists with patient activities, escorts patients to outside appointments as necessary

• Assists with restraints and seclusion procedures after completion of NCI training

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• Associate degree in Therapeutic Recreation required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field preferred

• State license with the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensing (NCBRTL) required

• Basic Life Support certification required

Work Experience: 

• 1 year experience as Activities Therapist preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to problem solve and quickly assess and respond to situations appropriately

• Basic knowledge of age specific considerations for the population served

• General computer competency required

Physical Requirements: 

• Position requires bending, prolonged standing, and walking

• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds

• Possess visual and auditory acuity for observation

• Manual dexterity for computer use and documentation

• Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity