Activity Therapist — Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia seeks an Activity Therapist 1 at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville. Under supervision, you will assist in planning and coordinating recreational therapy programs, including sports, arts and social activities, to support client engagement.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with two years of related experience; preferred is a Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university.
• High school diploma/GED and two years of job-related therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic experience.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, learns to plan, direct or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs. Activities include sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities and arts and crafts.
• Conducts assessment of a client's condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia seeks an Activity Therapist 1 at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville. Under supervision, you will assist in planning and coordinating recreational therapy programs, including sports, arts and social activities, to support client engagement.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with two years of related experience; preferred is a Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation or related field.