Details: THE POSITION: Works under general supervision of the Residential Life Director; provides direct recreational therapy services during weekdays and some weekend hours, evaluates student's needs and therapeutic potential; structures and implements individual and group treatment plans, evaluates student's progress, maintains clinical records, evaluates with physicians, other disciplines, and therapists the psychosocial needs of individuals and adapts the various techniques of recreational therapy to meet these needs; develops and adjusts treatment plan for student based on knowledge of student's situation gained from interviewing and gathering case information; conducts therapy sessions with individuals and groups in accordance with treatment plans and specific methodologies and techniques; attends student/staffing meetings, participates in discussions and problem-solving processes; chooses treatment modalities for their ability to produce predetermined goals such as increased muscle strength and coordination, and/or increased awareness of and ability to cope with one's surroundings and interpersonal relationships; applies techniques such as training in activities of daily living, conditioning. and muscular facilitation; confers with other members of the treatment or therapy team, discussing, planning and determining courses of action in student care, treatment, or case determination; maintains appropriate clinical records regarding diagnosis, treatment and summary of student's progress; participates in establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly and therapeutic environment; leads, instructs and encourages students in a program of individual and group activities of a physical, social and cultural nature such as indoor and outdoor games and sports, arts and crafts, music, parties, special interest clubs; conducts and participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regular staff. Will maintain an updated weekly schedule of activities for all students reviewed by the Director of Residential Life.
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