Expressive Therapy CTRS - PRN Recreation Leader

Universal Health Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services (Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital) seeks a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to oversee recreation therapy programs, manage performance, and develop staff. The CTRS will assess patient leisure activities and lead age-appropriate therapy groups in a psychiatric hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a CTRS certification, a recreation therapy degree, and 1–3 years of related mental health experience, with strong leadership and crisis-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related recreation therapy field is required.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification is required.
• One to Three years of experience in recreation therapy with a mental health population is preferred, with knowledge of group leadership and age-specific development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recreation therapy program operations and performance management.
• Develop staff and provide age-appropriate therapy groups.
• Set behavioral treatment goals aligned with Cedar Ridge’s philosophy and objectives.

Skills

Strong Leadership skills

Excellent Communication skills

Strong Computer skills

Physical agility

Crisis and behavior management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related recreation therapy field

CTRS certification

Tools

Background check

Job description

Universal Health Services (Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital) seeks a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to oversee recreation therapy programs, manage performance, and develop staff. The CTRS will assess patient leisure activities and lead age-appropriate therapy groups in a psychiatric hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a CTRS certification, a recreation therapy degree, and 1–3 years of related mental health experience, with strong leadership and crisis-management skills.