Arts & Recreation Therapist – Behavioral Health

Alliance Health Center; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Health Center in Meridian, Mississippi, is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist to deliver art, music and therapeutic recreation services in a behavioral health setting. The role includes direct therapy, evaluative activities, and coordinating hospital-wide programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's and/or Master's in Therapeutic Recreation, Art, or Music. CTRS is preferred, with CTRS eligibility and exam within 6 months considered, and mental health experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Therapeutic Recreation, Art or Music from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of group leadership, age-specific growth, crisis and behavior management preferred.
• Experience with mental health populations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide art, music and therapeutic recreation services to patients.
• Deliver direct therapy and evaluative activities.
• Coordinate hospital-wide activities and maintain documentation from the recreational perspective.

Skills

Group leadership

Crisis management

Therapeutic recreation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Therapeutic Recreation, Art or Music

Job description

Alliance Health Center in Meridian, Mississippi, is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist to deliver art, music and therapeutic recreation services in a behavioral health setting. The role includes direct therapy, evaluative activities, and coordinating hospital-wide programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's and/or Master's in Therapeutic Recreation, Art, or Music. CTRS is preferred, with CTRS eligibility and exam within 6 months considered, and mental health experience is highly valued.