Inpatient Unit Recreation Specialist

Kitsap-Mental-Health-Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

PTO + holidays

YMCA membership

Life & disability insurance

Student loan assistance

403(b) plan

EAP

Pet insurance

Wellness app

Team environment

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Recreational Therapist to support adults and youth in our Inpatient Units. This role uses therapeutic recreation to help clients build skills, strengthen social connections, and make progress toward treatment goals in a safe, supportive environment.

You will assess, plan, and deliver group and individual activities, participate in treatment team meetings, and document care and observations.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: associate level for entry; bachelor level for advanced.
• Experience: minimum three years for entry, two years for advanced.
• Licensure/certification: CTRS or equivalent may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, administer and evaluate therapeutic recreation for Youth Inpatient Unit.
• Attend treatment team meetings and trainings.
• Instruct and supervise clients in daily living, life, social, and leisure skills.
• Initiate services through therapeutic recreation activities.
• Plan and lead educational/ information groups for residents.
• Ensure client safety and care.
• Document care and observations in progress notes.

Skills

Recreational therapy

Group facilitation

Observation & documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

Activities and Recreation Specialist – Inpatient Units

Advanced-Level Hiring Range: $29.88 - $37.34 Per Hour

Entry-Level Hiring Range: $25.19 - $30.86 Per Hour

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Benefits at a Glance

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Recreational Therapist to support individuals receiving care in our Adult and Youth Inpatient Units. This role uses recreational therapy to help clients build skills, strengthen social connections, and support progress toward treatment goals. You'll be part of a team focused on creating a safe and therapeutic environment for recovery. If you enjoy helping people grow through meaningful activities and skill development, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, administers, evaluates and provides safe therapeutic recreation therapy for the clients on the Youth Inpatient Unit
• Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and training sessions.
• Instructs, assists, and provides skill development and overall supervision to clients regarding daily living activities, life skills, social skills, vocational skills, and leisure/recreation skills and activities.
• Initiates services to the clients through implementation of a therapeutic recreation activity.
• Plans and leads educational and information groups for residents.
• Ensures the care, safety, and supervision of clients.
• Documents the provision of care and the clinical and behavioral observations of residents in the progress notes.

Entry-Level Minimum Qualifications:

Education- Associates Degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field.

Experience- Minimum of three years of job-related experience.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire).

Advanced-Level Minimum Qualifications:

Education-Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy.

Experience- Minimum of two years of job-related experience.

LICENSURE: Certified as a Recreation Therapist (CTRS), WA State Registered Recreation Therapist, Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in residential or inpatient treatment setting.

Experience with new program development and implementation.

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary. Bonus amounts are prorated by FTE, and any changes to FTE before all bonus installments are paid may alter the total payout.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.