Community-Based Recreational Therapist | Flexible Schedule

CaliberTherapies; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Caliber Therapies is seeking a passionate, creative Recreational Therapist to thrive in a flexible, community-based setting. Build meaningful therapeutic relationships and design individualized interventions to improve independence, participation, and well-being.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, compassionate, adaptable, and excited to think creatively when helping clients overcome barriers and achieve goals across homes and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Recreational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential through NCTRC.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain prior to providing services).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within the assigned service area.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative clinical team.
• Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, behavioral health diagnoses, veterans, or other specialized populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans.
• Provide one-on-one Recreational Therapy services in clients' homes, community settings, and through telehealth when appropriate.
• Design and facilitate evidence-based interventions that address physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and leisure functioning.
• Promote community integration, independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful participation in leisure and daily life.
• Adapt interventions to accommodate each client's strengths, interests, abilities, and goals.
• Collaborate with caregivers, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company policies and payer requirements.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and clinical standards while representing Caliber Therapies in the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy

CTRS credential

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Caliber Therapies is seeking a passionate, creative Recreational Therapist to thrive in a flexible, community-based setting. Build meaningful therapeutic relationships and design individualized interventions to improve independence, participation, and well-being.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, compassionate, adaptable, and excited to think creatively when helping clients overcome barriers and achieve goals across homes and communities.