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 networkThe Institute of Living one of the first mental health centers in the US remains one of Americarsquos leading not for profit centers for patient care research and education in the fields of behavioral psychiatric and addiction disorder Through our dedicated experienced and skilled clinicians we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care Programs are offered for children adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety Eating Disorders and Geriatric ServicesJob SummaryResponsible for providing evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis Assess identify and treat all areas of deficits impacting leisure social interaction skills community resources and community re entry Provides instruction and education to the patientcaregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitator techniques taughtJob ResponsibilitiesPlans organizes and coordinates recreation activities functional leisure skills and leisure education Interviews the person served to assess capabilitiesinterestsbarriers Monitor progress and recommends changes modifications to program as requiredPlan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patientEngage and instruct patients in therapeutic activities such as games sports crafts music and group activitiesObserve analyze and record patients participation reactions and progress during treatment sessions modifying treatment programs as neededConsult with physicians and other members of the rehabilitation team regarding therapeutic recreation goals for program referrals Coordinate activities with staffrehabilitation team and participate in care planning meetingsAssess patients needs through observations medical records tests and talking with other healthcare professionals patientsrsquo families and patientsCreate treatment plans and programs that meet patientsrsquo rehabilitation needs and interestsConfer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programsParticipate in discharge planning development and implementation of activity care plans and patient assessmentsPerforms all other duties as assignedWork 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 networkThe Institute of Living one of the first mental health centers in the US remains one of Americarsquos leading not for profit centers for patient care research and education in the fields of behavioral psychiatric and addiction disorder Through our dedicated experienced and skilled clinicians we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care Programs are offered for children adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety Eating Disorders and Geriatric ServicesJob SummaryResponsible for providing evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis Assess identify and treat all areas of deficits impacting leisure social interaction skills community resources and community re entry Provides instruction and education to the patientcaregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitator techniques taughtJob ResponsibilitiesPlans organizes and coordinates recreation activities functional leisure skills and leisure education Interviews the person served to assess capabilitiesinterestsbarriers Monitor progress and recommends changes modifications to program as requiredPlan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patientEngage and instruct patients in therapeutic activities such as games sports crafts music and group activitiesObserve analyze and record patients participation reactions and progress during treatment sessions modifying treatment programs as neededConsult with physicians and other members of the rehabilitation team regarding therapeutic recreation goals for program referrals Coordinate activities with staffrehabilitation team and participate in care planning meetingsAssess patients needs through observations medical records tests and talking with other healthcare professionals patientsrsquo families and patientsCreate treatment plans and programs that meet patientsrsquo rehabilitation needs and interestsConfer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programsParticipate in discharge planning development and implementation of activity care plans and patient assessmentsPerforms all other duties as assignedBachelors Degree in Recreational Therapy is requiredExperience in an acute care extended care rehabilitation mental health or outpatient settingCertified Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistWe take great care of careersHartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programWith 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 momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusBachelors Degree in Recreational Therapy is requiredExperience in an acute care extended care rehabilitation mental health or outpatient settingCertified Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistWe take great care of careersHartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programWith 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 momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status