UVMC RECREATION THERAPIST

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements:

• • Type of degree: Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s
  • Area of study or major: Occupational therapy, Recreational therapy, Art therapy, Expressive therapy, or Rehabilitation
  • Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s
  • Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensure, certification, or registration in area of specialty by a recognized state or local body.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification required. 
• NVCI certification required within the first 90 days of hire.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: 1-3 years in area of expertise

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

General knowledge of human behaviors, abnormal and developmental psychology.  Must be knowledgeable regarding care of mental health patients and work collaboratively with others.  Must demonstrate competency in listed major duties and responsibilities of job description.