Certified Recreational Therapist - Behavioral Health
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER
New Iberia, LA
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is looking to hire a Certified Recreational Therapist for the new IMC Behavioral Health unit. Under supervision of the Program Manager, the Therapist will be an active member of the interdisciplinary team, with duties to include but not limited to: Assessment and screening, development of clinical Impressions and recommendations, treatment planning and treatment plan reviews, participation in team conferences, intake and referral, provision of individual group, family and couples counseling; as well as supervision and other clinical duties.
Qualifications:
- Provides professional mental health services within the scope and ethical boundaries allowed by his/her profession
- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility is required.
- Certification on Recreational Therapy and CPI certifications
- CPR and de-escalation certification required
Competitive Benefits:
- Great medical benefit plan
- Early access to earned wages
- Participation in robust state pension plan
- Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status