Recreational Therapist – Inpatient Psych
74281BR
Patient Services-Nursing
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Nursing
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
- Serving child and adolescent patients with psychiatric and behavioral problems.
- Following established procedures, methods, and protocols, providing skilled therapeutic group services and safety management of patients hospitalized with psychiatric illnesses.
- Providing consultation and support to Nursing Staff.
- Participating as member of multidisciplinary team to plan, provide, and communicate patient treatment/behavior goals and requirements.
- 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8:30am – 7:00pm, and the ability to work rotating weekends
To qualify, you must have:
- Significant experience leading therapeutic groups.
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS) strongly preferred.
- The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, the ability to mediate fair solutions using conflict resolution skills and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
- The ability to teach others including patients, families and peers in their further development of problem solving and communication skills.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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