Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: The Recreation/Expressive Therapist will provide therapeutic individual and group activities for youth with mental health challenges, substance use concerns, and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their families. This includes but is
not limited to art therapy, socialization, and social skills groups, and recreation therapy. The Recreation/Expressive Therapist will deliver services both in the community and with the Transitional Residence Setting (TRS).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following.

• Provide individual, family and group therapy.
• Develop person-centered care plans in collaboration with the CTI Case Manager and clinical team.
• Attend weekly care coordination meetings with community providers and the CTTP team for youth residing in the TRS.
• Complete referrals for ongoing care or specialized assessment as needed.
• Fulfill job duties in community settings such as homes, schools, hospitals, outpatient treatment locations, and TRS once open.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs).
• Understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel and provides services in various community settings (homes, schools, hospitals, outpatient locations).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree with LCAT preferred.

2. EXPERIENCE: Experience working with youth with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and/or intellectual and developmental
disabilities and their families is preferred.