RESPONSIBILITIES I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for developing, planning and implementing the Recreation Therapy Program for Behavioral Health Services at The Queen’s Medical Center – Kahi Mohala (QMC-KM), including but not limited to individualized treatment plans, evaluations, therapeutic group activities/outings, and discharge planning. • Performs duties in accordance with the departmental and organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and professional standards and principles of recreation therapy. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Essential: standing, sitting, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting, pushing/pulling usual weight of 25 pounds, carrying usual weight of 10 pounds, reaching at and below shoulder level. • Continuous: finger dexterity. • Frequent: climbing stairs, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods. • Occasional: stooping/bending, kneeling, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, lifting and pushing/pulling weight up to 50 pounds, carrying weight up to 20 pounds, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions. • Operates computer, typewriter, therapeutic tools and kits. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: • Exposed to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Some exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, fumes/odors/dust from craft materials. • Work environment is sometimes stressful from patient's physical outburst and yelling.Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Therapeutic Recreation. • Master’s degree in therapeutic recreation, or other healthcare science preferred. • Valid, active certification in good standing as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) required. Specialization in Behavioral Health preferred. • Must meet and maintain credentialing requirements with the State of Hawaii Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD). • Valid U.S. driver's license required in accordance with Hawaii State law, rules and regulations. • Driver's abstract or evidence of good driving record required. • Current BLS certification. • Course work in communications, group dynamics and fitness preferred. B. EXPERIENCE: • One (1) year experience as a recreation therapist or related work experience. • Experience working with individuals with psychiatric illness, demonstrating working knowledge of psychiatric disorders, mental illness treatment and recovery processes as it relates to recreation and leisure. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet