Entry-Level Therapeutic Recreation Specialist — Make an Impact

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking an Activity Therapist 1 at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville. Under supervision, learns to plan, direct or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs, including activities such as sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities and arts and crafts.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma/GED and two years of related experience; preferred to hold a Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation or related discipline, with additional degrees in Art

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two years of job-related therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline.
• Preferred: completion of Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Therapeutic Therapy or Horticulture Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs including sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities and arts and crafts; conduct assessment of a client's condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline

Art Therapy

Music Therapy

Therapeutic Therapy

Horticulture Therapy

Job description

State of Georgia is seeking an Activity Therapist 1 at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville. Under supervision, learns to plan, direct or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs, including activities such as sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities and arts and crafts.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma/GED and two years of related experience; preferred to hold a Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation or related discipline, with additional degrees in Art