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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Rosecrance Behavioral Health, Champaign, Illinois, us, 61825

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Overview

Become a champion of hope.

At Rosecrance we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery. Position Summary

Provide therapeutic recreational activities for all residential patients. Provide continuity of program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Participate as a team member in the delivery of services to patients and their families. Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, or other related therapies Holds CTRS or other approved recognized discipline-specific credential or eligible to obtain within 2 years Experience in experiential therapies and/or behavioral health setting preferred Must be emotionally and medically able to perform essential job responsibilities Must be free from active or infectious diseases Responsibilities

Work hours prescribed by leadership and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned. Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates group experiential therapy programming in designated treatment programs under direct clinical supervision. Completes documentation in the client record within prescribed time frame. Implement therapeutic activities into individual and group sessions and monitor progress. Assess new client’s skills and abilities, tailoring recreation to individual’s circumstances and abilities. Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during therapeutic sessions, modifying activities as needed. Transport clients to off-campus recreational events. Participates with interdisciplinary clinical staffing and contributes to the client treatment plan. Provides leadership in planning and implementing recovery enhancement and recreational activities. Conduct staff education/trainings on the role of experiential therapies. Attends mandated facility training. Provides courteous, high-quality service to Rosecrance employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient and timely manner. Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by management. Understand and comply with all the principles established by the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer. Schedule

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am-5:30pm (40 hours per week) Work Location

Onsite-Rosecrance Moreland Office Champaign, IL Compensation

Base Pay: Starting at $50,835.20/year (pay is based on education, experience, and credentials) Our Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options to meet your needs) 401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave Referral program earning up to $1,000 per hire! Wellness program, including an on-site gym at select facilities Discounts at participating retailers Daily pay available through UKG Wallet for financial flexibility Who We Are

Rosecrance has been at the forefront of providing behavioral health services for over a century. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care. Join us in our mission to foster lasting recovery and transform lives. We are committed to providing careers that make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the people we employ. We do this through the work we do, our core mission and values, our employee resources, and especially through our purpose-driven community of opportunity and hope. Our Health and Safety Commitment

We maintain a zero-tolerance drug-free environment, including marijuana, to prioritize safety for staff and clients. All candidates must pass an occupational health screening, ensuring a secure and healthy workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the requirements of the position. Our Partnerships

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