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What We Offer Recreation Therapist u2013 PRN (Saturday - Sunday, every other weekend) ? Charlotte, NC Presbyterian Medical Center Start Your Recreation Therapist Career Strongu2014or Take It to the Next Level. We're searching for an experienced recreation therapist, who's looking for a purpose-driven team, this is your chance to grow with one of the regionu2019s most respected healthcare providers. Join a collaborative team where you work directly to support the quality of life for every patient. Why This Role? + Flexibility + Weekend shift differential + Supportive Team Culture in a Leading Behavioral Health Program Intervention Setting What You'll Do Your Role & Impact: + Conduct assessments for new patients + Provide clinical services to a wide range of ages, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. + Keep accurate and appropriate record + Take patients to the gym groups + Conduct recreational therapy groups and therapeutic recreational activities to patients in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Therapeutic Recreation and physicianu2019s orders + Daily check in with patients on each unit + Assist with MILIEU management + Maintain a caseload and responsible for documentation regarding caseload patients + Directing and provision of assessment and of psycho-educational groups + Able to participate in process improvements, team meetings, and/or dept specific committee meetings What We're Looking For What Youu2019ll Need: + Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate of National Recreation and Parks Association / American Association of Leisure and Recreation (NRPA/AALR) accredited college or university with a Bachelor degree. New graduates after January 1, 2007 must hold National Certification (CTRS) and North Carolina State Licensure (LRT). Current practitioners must have the ability to obtain National Certification (CTRS) and North Carolina State Licensure (LRT) by January 1, 2008. + Experience: One year clinical experience in Behavioral Health, preferred. + Licensure/Certification: NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. + Additional Skills (required): Conduct assessments. Maintain a caseload and responsible for documentation regarding caseload patients. Provide clinical services to a wide range of ages, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Keep accurate and appropriate record. Perform well in a work environment dependent upon mutual support, a high degree of independence, and a strong team concept. Skill at presenting to groups, facilitating group interaction and providing one to one sessions as needed. + Additional Skills (preferred): One year experience of mental health/substance abuse background with a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and therapeutic interventions with the mental health/substance abuse population. Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening ID 148618