Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team assuming responsibility for: assessing the recreation and leisure interest, level of skills, needs, and resources of mentally ill patients; promote personal well being, health and quality of life through the facilitation of purposeful leisure interventions that improve and/or maintain physical, leisure, social, cognitive, and emotional functioning; assisting the patients to obtain necessary activities and resources; coordinating and implementing therapeutic recreation activities; guided by professional standards of practice. Responsible for meeting productivity standards in direct patient services. A critical attribute required of this position is exceptional interpersonal customer services consisting of an outgoing positive attitude, warm friendly joyful demeanor, and the utmost care and reverence for our guests, patients, families, customers and colleagues. This is designated as a safety-sensitive position EDUCATION: Education: Bachelor in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited program. Population Specifics: Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population served in Adult Inpatient. Experience: Prior experience in a mental health setting preferred. Required Certification: Current certification or eligible by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Other: Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population. Salary Range: $19.54 - $27.51 This is a union position. SIGN ON OFFERED WITH EXPERIENCE: $10,000 sign on bonus offered ABOUT US: Lourdes Health Network is a Catholic health care institution, founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Our Mission is an extension of the healing ministry of Jesus. We are called to serve our community, our patients, their loved ones and our co-workers with respect, compassion and care. We respond to the health care needs of the community in a Christian spirit. We strive for excellence in all we do. Applicants may proceed by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button. To apply at a later time, return to the Employment page at or visit one of your Employment Kiosks in the Human Resources Department located at 520 N 4th Ave. Pasco, Washington. If you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at Lourdes Health Network at between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 PST Monday-Friday. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief. Lourdes Health Network participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.