Evening/Weekend Recreation Therapist (Hourly)

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No perks listed

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking an Hourly Activity Therapist/PRN for Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, Decatur, GA. This part-time role involves planning and directing therapeutic recreation programs, including sports, gardening, and arts activities, to support rehabilitation and community integration.

Applicants will assess client conditions, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor

Qualifications

• Plan, direct, or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs.
• Assess clients and recommend appropriate recreation activities.
• Instruct activities like sports, gardening, dance, music, arts and crafts.
• Observe and record client progress; adjust programs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions to improve clients' mental and physical well-being.
• Confer with treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Develop treatment plans based on needs assessment and client interests.
• Encourage participation in health-promoting life skills and leisure activities.
• Prepare reports reflecting client progress or regression.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Client assessment

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking an Hourly Activity Therapist/PRN for Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, Decatur, GA. This part-time role involves planning and directing therapeutic recreation programs, including sports, gardening, and arts activities, to support rehabilitation and community integration.

Applicants will assess client conditions, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor