Certified Recreational Therapist

Are you a passionate Licensed Therapist looking to sharpen your skillset and make an impact in the lives of others? We’ve got an opportunity for you at our Recovery Village Atlanta!

We are looking for Full-time Certified Recreational Therapist Sunday- Thursday

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.  We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

The Recreational Therapist is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating approved recreation programs for patients in treatment. The Recreational Therapist is responsible for conducting recreational therapy groups and documenting in accordance with treatment plan goals. This position will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating community-based activities for patients in PHP and IOP levels of care.

Core Job Duties:

• Facilitate recreational therapy groups and document session notes within 24 hours in accordance with
  treatment plan goals.
• Create evidenced based content of recreational therapy curriculum.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure 100% group attendance and participation.
• Observes, assesses and records patient participation and progress during recreational sessions,
• Plans, organizes, and directs recreational activities to facilitate patient recovery and well-being which may include off-site outings.
• Coordinates and facilitates activities committee meeting to ensure distribution of monthly activities calendar.
• Ensure inventory of supplies are provided on-site.
• Assists clinical team to develop a treatment plan to meet needs recreational needs of the patient.
• Uses substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete
  treatment.

Education/Experience/Credentials:

• Minimum high school diploma is required. Postsecondary education is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards.
• National or State Certification in Recreation Therapy required.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to the Association for Ambulatory.
• Behavioral Healthcare Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding
• Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence

Advanced Recovery Systems is a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues. 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.