Per Diem Recreational Therapist - Pain Clinic

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

1

Job Posting Category

Rehabilitation

Job Posting Description

The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for:

• Serving child and adolescent patients with chronic pain conditions.
• Following established procedures, methods, and protocols, providing skilled therapeutic group services and safety management of patients with chronic pain conditions.
• Providing consultation and support to Nursing Staff.
• Participating as a member of multidisciplinary team to plan, provide, and communicate patient treatment/behavior goals and requirements.
• Working 1 -2 shifts per month as needed; schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00PM.  Occasional support for the evening program, 3PM-7PM.

To qualify, you must have:

• Significant experience leading therapeutic groups.
• Bachelor's degree required, in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS).
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, the ability to mediate fair solutions using conflict resolution skills and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
• The ability to teach others including patients, families and peers in their further development of problem solving and communication skills.

 

Office/Site Location

Brookline

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Per Diem

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only