Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJob SummaryUnder the Direction of the Unit Manager the Recreation Therapist will work collaboratively with the IP Psychiatry Patient Care Team to provide therapeutic recreation assessments group and individual recreation programs and activities that contribute to the goals and objectives of the patients care plan The Recreation Therapist will research propose and implement recovery based therapeutic recreation activities for adults children with behavioral health and substance use needs The RT builds and maintains a sense of community providing an affirming and safe atmosphere for the participants consistently reevaluating patientsrsquo needs and developing group and individual programming to meet those unique needsJob ResponsibilitiesPlans and implements daily group and individual recovery based recreation therapy interventions activities that are safe recovery based patient centered rooted in DEIB and contribute to patients meeting the goalsobjective of their Care Plans Coordinates and supervises recreational activities run by line staffCompletes recreation therapy assessments that meet UnitDPHCMS guidelines with patients who will participate in recreation therapy programingDocuments group and individual recreational services provided to patients to meet regulatory requirements of licensing and third party agencies as well as internal policiesIn collaboration with the Unit Manager develops and monitors weekday weekend and holiday recreation therapy activities Provides training coaching to Patient Care Technicians Social Workers and Interns who are involved in conducting or participating in recreation therapy activities Ensures that all Care Team members are aware of clientsrsquo recreation therapy goalsParticipates in daily Clinical Patient Care Planning meetings Develops and documents recreation therapy specific goals and objectives into the patients care plan Adjusts and modifies goals and objectives as indicatedActively participates in quality and safety initiatives to support the unit as assigned by the Unit ManagerSupport Social Work and Case Management roles when assigned staff is not availableProvides recreation therapy support across all behavioral health departments when deployed by the Administrative Director or Unit Manager to a secondary unit assignment due to patient surges or staff resource needsTrains and supervises recreation therapy interns under the direction of the Nurse ManagerUnder the direction of the Nurse manager participates in formalinformal liaison activities with BHN Recreation Therapy colleagues Shares opportunities for improvement with the Associate Medical Director and Nurse ManagerPerform other related duties as requiredWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJob SummaryUnder the Direction of the Unit Manager the Recreation Therapist will work collaboratively with the IP Psychiatry Patient Care Team to provide therapeutic recreation assessments group and individual recreation programs and activities that contribute to the goals and objectives of the patients care plan The Recreation Therapist will research propose and implement recovery based therapeutic recreation activities for adults children with behavioral health and substance use needs The RT builds and maintains a sense of community providing an affirming and safe atmosphere for the participants consistently reevaluating patientsrsquo needs and developing group and individual programming to meet those unique needsJob ResponsibilitiesPlans and implements daily group and individual recovery based recreation therapy interventions activities that are safe recovery based patient centered rooted in DEIB and contribute to patients meeting the goalsobjective of their Care Plans Coordinates and supervises recreational activities run by line staffCompletes recreation therapy assessments that meet UnitDPHCMS guidelines with patients who will participate in recreation therapy programingDocuments group and individual recreational services provided to patients to meet regulatory requirements of licensing and third party agencies as well as internal policiesIn collaboration with the Unit Manager develops and monitors weekday weekend and holiday recreation therapy activities Provides training coaching to Patient Care Technicians Social Workers and Interns who are involved in conducting or participating in recreation therapy activities Ensures that all Care Team members are aware of clientsrsquo recreation therapy goalsParticipates in daily Clinical Patient Care Planning meetings Develops and documents recreation therapy specific goals and objectives into the patients care plan Adjusts and modifies goals and objectives as indicatedActively participates in quality and safety initiatives to support the unit as assigned by the Unit ManagerSupport Social Work and Case Management roles when assigned staff is not availableProvides recreation therapy support across all behavioral health departments when deployed by the Administrative Director or Unit Manager to a secondary unit assignment due to patient surges or staff resource needsTrains and supervises recreation therapy interns under the direction of the Nurse ManagerUnder the direction of the Nurse manager participates in formalinformal liaison activities with BHN Recreation Therapy colleagues Shares opportunities for improvement with the Associate Medical Director and Nurse ManagerPerform other related duties as requiredBachelorrsquos Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies or related programBachelorrsquos Degree from an accredited college with a major in Recreation Therapy or Recreation and Leisure Studies or related program and NCTRC National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Certification is preferredTwo or more years of experienceNCTRC National Certified Therapeutic Recreation CertificationAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsStress free commute free parking and no shuttlesStaff kitchenIndividual offices for full time clinicians With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentBachelorrsquos Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies or related programBachelorrsquos Degree from an accredited college with a major in Recreation Therapy or Recreation and Leisure Studies or related program and NCTRC National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Certification is preferredTwo or more years of experienceNCTRC National Certified Therapeutic Recreation CertificationAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsStress free commute free parking and no shuttlesStaff kitchenIndividual offices for full time clinicians With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment