Inpatient Behavioral Health Recreation Therapist

Premier Health Partners; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners is seeking a Recreation Therapist for the Behavioral Health unit at Upper Valley Medical Center. The role involves 40 hours per week with day shifts 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Requires Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or related field; Master’s preferred; CTRS or Ohio registration required; inpatient/adolescent/child experience preferred; driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or in recreation with a therapeutic emphasis required.
• Masters preferred.
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (C.T.R.S.) and/or Ohio registration as Recreation Therapy Consultant or Therapist (R.R.T.C. or R.T.R.) required.
• Previous inpatient, adult, or adolescent / child experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health and chemical dependency treatment preferred.
• Experiential therapy or education experience preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible for a State of Ohio driver’s license.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Mental health knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or recreation with therapeutic emphasis

Master’s degree preferred

CTRS or Ohio registration (RRT/RT) required

Job description

Premier Health Partners is seeking a Recreation Therapist for the Behavioral Health unit at Upper Valley Medical Center. The role involves 40 hours per week with day shifts 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Requires Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or related field; Master’s preferred; CTRS or Ohio registration required; inpatient/adolescent/child experience preferred; driver’s license required.