Top 4 Recreation therapist Jobs in Columbia, Mo

Activity Specialist
University of Missouri Health Care —Columbia, MO
- $15.81 - $24.92 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Experiential Therapist - Program Lead
Calo Programs —Columbia, MO
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Program/Project Support Coordinator II - Physical Therapy
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $22.10 - $32.00 an hour
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Activity Specialist

University of Missouri Health Care -
Columbia, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$15.81 - $24.92 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Recreation therapy
Treatment plan implementation
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Group facilitation in therapy
Logistics
Care documentation
High school diploma or GED
Implementing behavioral health therapy programs
Organizational skills
Wellness activities for care recipients
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Care facility supply management
Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise
Patient progress monitoring
Patient interaction
Experiential group therapy facilitation
Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities
Clean workspace maintenance
Healthcare treatment
Patient escort assistance
Ordering supplies
Mental health occupational therapy
Entry level
Group counseling
Under 1 year
Therapy progress note documentation

Full Job Description

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday; Tuesday - Friday 9:30am to 6pm; Saturday 8am to 4:30pm. Will have holiday rotation

Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: MUPC Therapy

Facility: Missouri Psychiatric Center - 3 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO)

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $15.81 (entry level qualifications) - $24.92 (highly experienced) per hour, based on experience.
Differential: $1.00 per hour weekend

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Activity Specialist to join our dynamic team in delivering impactful Psychosocial Rehabilitation services. We seek an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to enhancing the lives of our patients through engaging therapeutic activities. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, compassion, and a proactive approach to encouraging patient participation, while also demonstrating strong organizational skills in managing supplies and group logistics. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and help individuals achieve their therapeutic goals, we want to hear from you! Join us in fostering a supportive atmosphere where every patient can thrive and feel valued.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
- See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Plan and conduct recreational, diversional, and therapeutic groups, and coordinate tasks or activities that relate to the goals and needs of the patient as per their treatment plan, under the guidance of a therapeutic recreation specialist or occupational therapist.
Encourage and facilitate patient participation in therapeutic opportunities and activities.
Assist therapy staff in evaluating patient’s progress and identifying deficits, and assisting with documentation.
Assist therapy staff in leading groups by supervising patients, taking notes on their participation, escorting patients to and from groups, and facilitating their participation.
Coordinate the ordering and inventorying of supplies for the department.
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the Therapy Department work areas. Assist with infection control procedures in shared therapeutic areas.
Prepare materials for groups including preparing craft materials.
Assist with supervising patients during treatment sessions.
Offer alternative activities on the unit for patients who may not be ready for group sessions.
Independently lead diversional groups during the weekends and evenings.
Document patients’ behavior and participation in diversional groups.
May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Six (6) months of healthcare or related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience working with people with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or developmental disabilities.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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