Eastern State Hospital Lexington, KY

Danny Pettry® LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking two full-time Recreation Therapists to join our inpatient psychiatric units (all-male and geriatric psych). The role covers groups, individual sessions, outings, and planning special events.

You will document initial assessments and progress notes, supervise students, and contribute to education notes. A Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation and CTRS exam passage within 6 months if not certified are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
• CTRS exam must be passed within 6 months of hire if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groups and one-to-one sessions.
• Plan outings and special events.
• Document initial assessments and progress notes.
• Supervise students.
• Prepare group education notes.

Skills

Documentation

Group sessions

Supervising students

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS certification eligibility

Job description

Position: Full-Time Recreation Therapist Eastern State Hospital has 2 full-time openings for a Recreation Therapist. One opening is on an all-male unit and one opening is on a geriatric psych unit. Duties include groups, one to one sessions, outings, documentation (initial assessments, progress notes, group education notes), supervising students, and planning special events. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and must pass CTRS exam within 6 month of hire date if not already certified. Additional info: Eastern State Hospital is an inpatient psychiatric hospital. It is state owned but is managed by UK Healthcare.