Expressive Therapy Specialist (Recreation Therapist) - PRN

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital, LLC; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Job summary

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital, LLC is seeking a Recreation Therapist (PRN) for our 86-bed inpatient facility in Panama City, FL. You will lead expressive therapy sessions—music, art, and recreation—to boost self-confidence, social skills, and coping strategies for patients across adolescent and adult populations.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will plan and execute activities, document progress, and support patients’ return to everyday functioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a therapeutic recreation field required (Music Therapy, Recreation Administration or Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation).
• CTRS certification through National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Council or Certified Music Therapist within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based treatment for inpatient psychiatric patients.
• Plans, schedules and implements expressive therapy programs (music, art, recreation) to meet patient needs and goals.
• Engages patients in art, recreation, painting, discussion groups, and movement therapy; supports nonparticipants to engage.
• Documents patients’ abilities, needs and responses in relation to treatment goals per regulatory standards.
• Completes assessments with Mental Health patients to identify resources and coping deficits.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS Certification

Behavioral healthcare experience

Flexible schedule

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Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital, LLC is seeking a Recreation Therapist (PRN) for our 86-bed inpatient facility in Panama City, FL. You will lead expressive therapy sessions—music, art, and recreation—to boost self-confidence, social skills, and coping strategies for patients across adolescent and adult populations.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will plan and execute activities, document progress, and support patients’ return to everyday functioning.