Inpatient Recreational Therapist — CTRS/MT-BC/ATR

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities. You will use recreation, expressive therapies, and structured sessions to help patients build skills, well‑being, and a sense of purpose during treatment.

The role focuses on planning and leading therapeutic groups, coordinating treatment goals, and promoting self-expression, coping skills, and positive behavior change within an inpatient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• Three or more years' experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the population served preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or in process of national certification; or certified in a specialty area (Art, Dance, Music).
• CPR and de-escalation training and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through observation and interviews to inform treatment plans.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the program to support treatment goals.
• Lead sessions in therapeutic leisure, education and awareness.
• Facilitate activities to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques tailored to needs.
• Develop plans and interventions to meet patient goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and community outings.
• Support patients in learning social skills and independence.
• Modify activities for different groups and ensure safety.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS Certification

CPR Certification

Group Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities. You will use recreation, expressive therapies, and structured sessions to help patients build skills, well‑being, and a sense of purpose during treatment.

The role focuses on planning and leading therapeutic groups, coordinating treatment goals, and promoting self-expression, coping skills, and positive behavior change within an inpatient