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Bristol Hospital · Bristol, CT

Recreational Therapist -Senior Behavioral Health-Per Diem

TypePer diem
Experience1-3 yrs
EducationHS diploma
PostedOct 29
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Bachelor’s Degree and license/certification.
Education
✓High School
Qualifications
✓One (1) to three (3) years experience
✓General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.
✓Excellent interpersonal skills.
✓Must enjoy working with geriatric population.
✓Must demonstrate creativity, adaptability, sensitivity and patience when interacting with staff and residents.
✓Must take initiative.
✓Availability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.
✓Consistently demonstrates high level of professionalism.
✓Vision, hearing, smell and tactile sensation corrected or accommodated to normal.
✓Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to interpret patient requests Good hearing and excellent listening skills.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision403(b)Paid time offRetirement planLife and disability insuranceWellness and mental health resources
184open roles
7behavioral health roles open in CT
15 miBristol to Hartford
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Bachelor’s Degree and license/certification.
Education
✓High School
Qualifications
✓One (1) to three (3) years experience
✓General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.
✓Excellent interpersonal skills.
✓Must enjoy working with geriatric population.
✓Must demonstrate creativity, adaptability, sensitivity and patience when interacting with staff and residents.
✓Must take initiative.
✓Availability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.
✓Consistently demonstrates high level of professionalism.
✓Vision, hearing, smell and tactile sensation corrected or accommodated to normal.
✓Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to interpret patient requests Good hearing and excellent listening skills.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision403(b)Paid time offRetirement planLife and disability insuranceWellness and mental health resources
184open roles
7behavioral health roles open in CT
15 miBristol to Hartford
Want the next behavioral health job in Connecticut by email?
Weekly, free, unsubscribe with one click.

Full employer posting

$25.00 - $37.00 Hourly At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families.

We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C. A. R.

E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience.

Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families.

Eligible team members have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO) and paid leave, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching, company-paid life insurance, and an array of additional perks including employee assistance and wellness programs. (Exact eligibility and coverage details vary by role and employment status.) The Recreation Therapist (RT) plans and conducts scheduled recreation therapy group sessions/ programs, and individual sessions as needed.

The RT will participate in co-treatment activities with other disciplines as identified. The RT is responsible for completing assessment data, care planning and routine documentation related to leisure functioning. RTs participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team on all matters concerning the patient.

Essential Job Functions and

Job knowledge/productivity Completes

by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame Communication/interpersonal skills Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication. Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation Qualifications Educational / Minimum

Bachelor’s Degree and license/certification. One (1) to three (3) years experience State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Special

Excellent interpersonal skills. Must enjoy working with geriatric population. Must demonstrate creativity, adaptability, sensitivity and patience when interacting with staff and residents.

Must take initiative. Availability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays. Consistently demonstrates high level of professionalism.

Vision, hearing, smell and tactile sensation corrected or accommodated to normal. Physical

Must have ability to be on feet for extended periods. Extensive walking, bending, twisting, and crouching. Transporting residents in gerichairs and wheelchairs.

Work Environment: Works directly with patients, families, entertainment groups and volunteers. Some exposure to body fluids and toxic chemicals. Various working conditions inside and outside the facility.

Cognitive

Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to interpret patient requests Good hearing and excellent listening skills. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

High School