Recreational Therapist

About This Role

This role is for a Recreational Therapist to join an integrated, multidisciplinary treatment team at an inpatient facility for adolescents experiencing a mental health crisis or requiring intensive support. The program focuses on crisis stabilization, evaluation, and treatment using a trauma-informed, evidence-based model of care. The therapist will provide recreational activities to improve and maintain clients' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize recreation activities and groups for all clients, including activities within the facility and out in the community
• Support and encourage clients to acquire new skills and increase involvement in health-promoting leisure activities
• Instruct clients in activities including sports, art and crafts, relaxation techniques, and music, and properly supervise clients at all times
• Complete recreational therapy assessments for all clients in the children
• Collaborate with each client to identify measurable treatment and recreational goals based on their needs, interests, and objectives
• Safely transport clients in agency-owned or personal vehicles
• Assess clients for safety and risk to self or others, and take appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• Thoroughly and timely complete required clinical documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy
• A valid Recreational Therapist Credential through the Department of Health is required
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
• Complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefits

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education

About the Company

Our client provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages, with a strong reputation for quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment. They are a Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement, with established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers.