Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Pediatrics (CTRS) – CBAT- Waltham
83081BR
Patient Services-Nursing
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Behavioral Health,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$52,229-$83,564 Annual
Office/Site Location
Waltham
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.
We are seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our CBAT/Inpatient Psychiatry Step-down Unit at Waltham.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 a 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 every other weekend.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, in Therapeutic Recreation or related required.
Experience:
- Significant experience leading therapeutic groups.
- 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.
Certification:
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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