Impactful Recreational Therapist — Telehealth

CaliberTherapies; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Caliber Therapies is seeking a passionate Recreational Therapist to build meaningful therapeutic relationships in clients' homes and in community settings. You will design individualized interventions that help clients gain independence, enhance participation, and improve overall well-being.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, compassionate, adaptable, and creative, with a Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy and a Current CTRS credential, plus the ability to travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Recreational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current CTRS credential through NCTRC.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain prior to providing services).
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within the assigned service area.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative clinical team.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, behavioral health diagnoses, veterans or other specialized populations preferred.
• Experience with behavioral support strategies, adaptive programming, and community-based intervention highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans.
• Provide one-on-one Recreational Therapy services in clients' homes, community settings, and through telehealth when appropriate.
• Design and facilitate evidence-based interventions that address physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and leisure functioning.
• Promote community integration, independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful participation in leisure and daily life.
• Adapt interventions to accommodate each client's unique strengths, interests, abilities, and goals.
• Collaborate with caregivers, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company policies and payer requirements.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and clinical standards while representing Caliber Therapies in the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Travel ability

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

Caliber Therapies is seeking a passionate Recreational Therapist to build meaningful therapeutic relationships in clients' homes and in community settings. You will design individualized interventions that help clients gain independence, enhance participation, and improve overall well-being.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, compassionate, adaptable, and creative, with a Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy and a Current CTRS credential, plus the ability to travel within the service area.