CTRS Recreation Therapist - Youth-Focused Impact

ROCK HILL NEW HOPE TREATMENT CENTERS; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Hill New Hope Treatment Centers in Rock Hill, SC seeks a licensed Recreation Therapist to support residential care. The role focuses on improving physical, cognitive, social, and emotional functioning through structured Recreation Therapy, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate holds CTRS certification, a bachelor’s degree (preferably in Recreation), and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• All Recreation Therapists must have a current CTRS Certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.
• Bachelor’s degree (ideally in Recreation) with CTRS Certification and at least 1 year of Rec Therapy experience #NHTCNCSC

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate information regarding resident progress to the Director of Recreational Therapy.
• Ensures resident safety during all activities.
• Organizes, implements, and supervises Recreation Therapy activities in accordance with the treatment plans.
• Attends Treatment Team planning and critical reviews to maintain communications between residential, clinical, and administrative staff.
• Plans, organizes, and implements special events.
• Ensures resident hygiene needs are met by completing requisition forms and monitors hygiene items.
• Creates and posts monthly calendar detailing recreation schedule/activities.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with goals and interventions.
• Provides documentation in the clinical record of residential behavior and interventions.

Skills

CTRS Certification

Communication skills

Child/Adolescent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation

CTRS Certification

Job description

Rock Hill New Hope Treatment Centers in Rock Hill, SC seeks a licensed Recreation Therapist to support residential care. The role focuses on improving physical, cognitive, social, and emotional functioning through structured Recreation Therapy, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate holds CTRS certification, a bachelor’s degree (preferably in Recreation), and at least one year of experience.