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Recreation Specialist- Inpatient Adolescent Hospital

Devereux

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#Rehabilitation#Behavioral Health#DBT#Intellectual Disabilities#Developmental Disabilities#Acute Care#Trauma-Informed Care#Therapeutic Groups#Radar
#CBT
#Autism Spectrum Disorders
#PBIS
OtherOn Site2-5 yrs$22 - $25 / HOURPosted 5 days agoCloses Jun 16

Location

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Salary

$22 - $25 / HOUR

Quick overview

Design and implement recreational activities and therapeutic groups for children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Responsibilities include assessing client functioning, facilitating daily groups, and collaborating with an integrated treatment team.

Requirements summary

Requires at least three years of experience providing recreational activities and working with individuals with behavior disorders. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid driver's license.

bachelor degreeWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCrisis InterventionMicrosoft OfficeOral CommunicationProgram DesignData CollectionCase DocumentationClient AssessmentBehavioral Health SupportTherapeutic Group FacilitationArts Modalities

Job description

  • Description Are you seeking a creative role that will allow you to use arts modalities and creative processes to promote wellness, recovery and rehabilitation?
  • Is your passion and expertise based on helping adolescents through therapeutic groups to support their treatment?
  • If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
  • Being a Recreation Specialist at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has its Advantages!
  • We offer: Specialized training opportunities in Evidenced Based Practices-DBT, CBT, PBIS Growth and Development across service lines Collaborative work with an integrated treatment team of direct care, psychiatry, medical & nursing Monday- Friday 11am-7pm or 12pm-8pm schedule Access to our benefits and ASCEND Career Development Program Annual salary of $20.11- $25.20 (dependent upon experience) As a Recreation Specialist at Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Center, daily, you will design, create and implement recreational and social activities, programs, and therapeutic groups for children and adolescent individuals in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
  • Some of your responsibilities include: Evaluates and assesses client’s current level of functioning.
  • Assigns individuals to appropriate group and activities based on treatment goals and level of cognitive functioning.
  • Facilitates a minimum of 3 groups daily, accurately and timely recording progress in profiler.
  • Maintains inventory for STAR mall, ensures supplies and equipment are available as well as the schedule/calendar, including a "specials" event calendar.
  • Collaborates with other program supports to ensure activities are therapeutic and appropriate.
  • Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) – the only free standing children’s psychiatric hospital in Chester County, Pennsylvania, – employs a team of acute care professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adolescents, ages 5 to 18, and their families, in acute mental health crisis.
  • Many of the individuals we serve are from southeast Pennsylvania, but DCBHC has served children and adolescents from other regions of Pennsylvania, as well as neighboring states.
  • Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Mental Health Services
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Student Loan Debt Assistance
  • Preventative Care
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan With Matching
  • Supplemental Life And Accident Coverage

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Devereux

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively...

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IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
HQVillanova, PA
Founded1912
  • Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. #sponsored
  • Qualifications

    EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. EXPERIENCE: At least three year’s experience providing recreational and leisure activities. Experience working directly with individuals with behavior disorders. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines. Valid driver's license must be maintained. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Company Overview Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

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