Creative Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Behavioral Health

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to design and implement therapeutic activities for patients across age groups, integrating clinical and creative approaches to support mental health recovery.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, assessment, documentation, and program evaluation, with responsibilities spanning program development, clinical services, and event coordination.

Qualifications

• CTRS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Active BLS certification.
• De-escalation Training: Handle with Care (HWC).
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Physical ability to lead activities.

Responsibilities

• Design age-appropriate therapeutic activities for children, adolescents and adults.
• Create individualized recreation plans based on patient needs.
• Adapt activities to accommodate various physical and mental health requirements.
• Maintain and update therapeutic recreation programs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive recreational therapy assessments for new admissions.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic activities.
• Document patient participation and progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Monitor patient engagement and therapeutic benefits.
• Maintain therapeutic equipment and supplies.
• Ensure safe and appropriate use of recreational facilities.
• Track program outcomes and effectiveness.
• Coordinate special events and activities.
• Manage activity schedules and resources.

Skills

CTRS certification

BLS certification

de-escalation training (HWC)

strong assessment and documentation

excellent communication

physical ability to lead activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to design and implement therapeutic activities for patients across age groups, integrating clinical and creative approaches to support mental health recovery.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, assessment, documentation, and program evaluation, with responsibilities spanning program development, clinical services, and event coordination.