CTRS Recreational Therapist - Impactful Behavioral Health

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist / CTRS to support patients’ psychosocial well-being through structured therapeutic activities. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to plan and implement medically approved programs.

The candidate will conduct assessments, lead group and individual sessions, document progress, and contribute to individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) with a focus in Recreational Therapy.
• Bachelor’s degree with CTRS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Music (with applicable therapeutic experience).

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of recreational therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver therapy services independently and as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Plan, coordinate, and assist with scheduling therapeutic activities.
• Lead and actively participate in group and individual activities.
• Observe patient participation and engagement during sessions.
• Track patient progress and document treatment goals and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation for all individual and group therapy sessions.
• Document group participation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• Consult with patients to support therapeutic goals.
• Meet with patients and psychiatrists monthly for medication management support, as needed.
• Provide clinical input to support patients’ overall psychosocial treatment plans.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient engagement

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

Bachelor's degree with CTRS certification

Bachelor's degree in Arts or Music with therapeutic experience

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist / CTRS to support patients’ psychosocial well-being through structured therapeutic activities. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to plan and implement medically approved programs.

The candidate will conduct assessments, lead group and individual sessions, document progress, and contribute to individualized care plans.