Full-Time Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Wasatch Behavioral Health; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & 401(k) options

PEHP health plan

Vision benefits

HSA contributions

FSA options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Annual pay increases

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to conduct assessments, create individualized plans, and lead recreation therapy activities across residential, crisis, and outpatient settings.

You will document progress in EHR, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and travel to agency clinics as needed. Requires TRS license and a degree in Therapeutic Recreation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; graduate degree acceptable.
• Completion of an approved practicum.
• Utah Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) license.
• Knowledge of recreation therapy principles and the APIE(D) process.
• Experience with behavioral health interventions and group facilitation.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic recreation assessments and identify client strengths, needs, and treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized recreation therapy treatment plans.
• Facilitate engaging therapeutic recreation activities in group and individual settings.
• Document services and client progress in EHR.
• Evaluate client progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical providers.

Skills

Assessment

Group facilitation

EHR documentation

Crisis response

Communication

Collaboration

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Utah TRS license

Graduate degree acceptable

Tools

APIE(D) process

Job description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) and make a meaningful impact by helping individuals build skills, improve quality of life, and work toward recovery through therapeutic recreation. This position offers a competitive wage of $23.58–$29.88/hour and provides the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults across residential, crisis, and outpatient settings. As a TRS, you'll conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, facilitate therapeutic activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support each client's unique goals. If you're creative, compassionate, and passionate about using recreation to promote behavioral health and recovery, we'd love to have you join our team!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Compensation: $23.58–$29.88 DOE and Education

Benefits

• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
• Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits Plan
• Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 12 Paid Annual Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.

What You'll Do As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

• Conduct therapeutic recreation assessments and identify client strengths, needs, and treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized recreation therapy treatment plans.
• Facilitate engaging therapeutic recreation activities in both group and individual settings.
• Document services, client progress, and interventions accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Evaluate client progress and adjust therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, medical providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide therapeutic recreation services across residential, crisis, and outpatient settings.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and therapeutic environment while following ethical and professional standards.
• Supervise TRTs, interns, or other TRSs as assigned.
• Travel to agency clinics and treatment facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, or an approved related field; a graduate degree is also acceptable.
• Completion of an approved practicum.
• Current Utah Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) license.
• Knowledge of recreational therapy principles and the APIE(D) process.
• Understanding of behavioral health conditions and adaptive therapeutic interventions.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and group facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis response skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of treatment settings.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to participate in recreational activities and perform physical tasks such as walking, standing, and lifting.

Salary: $23.58 - $29.88 per hour