Inpatient Behavioral Health Recreational Therapist

Baptist Health (Kentucky); Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Baptist Health Richmond is seeking a full-time Recreational Therapist to provide recreational activities for inpatient behavioral health patients. You will create goals, lead group and individual sessions, and collaborate with the treatment team to support physical, mental, and emotional health outcomes.

The role emphasizes planning and documenting care, educating patients about local recreational resources, and maintaining professional standards within hospital-based services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or Therapeutic Recreation; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 1 year crisis intervention experience with de-escalation training.
• Experience in mental health or acute healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic activities and local community resources.
• Clear professional communication with treatment team; EMR documentation ability.

Responsibilities

• Create individual and group recreational goals and activities for patients.
• Lead individual and group sessions through creative activities and techniques.
• Collaborate with treatment team and healthcare professionals as needed.
• Plan, organize and oversee all recreational events and activities.
• Maintain treatment plans, progress notes and documentation.
• Educate patients on recreational resources for discharge planning.
• Maintain licensure, professionalism and accountability; advise staff as needed.
• Participate in meetings, staffing and committees as requested.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

EMR navigation

Education

Bachelor in Recreation Management

Master’s Degree Preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Baptist Health Richmond is seeking a full-time Recreational Therapist to provide recreational activities for inpatient behavioral health patients. You will create goals, lead group and individual sessions, and collaborate with the treatment team to support physical, mental, and emotional health outcomes.

The role emphasizes planning and documenting care, educating patients about local recreational resources, and maintaining professional standards within hospital-based services.